Two South Africans killed in Israel-Hamas war
wo South Africans have been killed in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. South Africa’s Department of International Relations…
Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso’s energy needs
Burkina Faso’s military leaders have signed a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant to increase electricity supplies.…
Ethiopia rejects ‘reckless’ UN genocide warning
The Ethiopian government has dismissed as “irresponsible and reckless” a statement by the UN’s special adviser on the prevention of…
Afcon 2023: Holders Senegal face Africa’s smallest mainland nation
The Gambia have been handed the “group of death” at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), manager Tom Saintfiet…
Senegal judge orders Sonko be put back on voter roll
After a court hearing on Thursday, a judge ordered that jailed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko be reinstated on the…
Kenya police urged to arrest ‘fake lawyer’
A man reported to have won several court cases in Kenya has been practising without qualifications, legal officials have said.…
Afro-Palestinians ‘being targeted in Jerusalem’
Palestinians of African descent who live near Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa Mosque have told they are being harassed by Israeli police following…
Ghanaian in Israel describes ‘terrifying’ Hamas attack
A Ghanaian man living in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv has described attending a “memory day” for the victims…
More than 1,500 married off by Nigerian state
1,500 women were married off on Friday at a mass wedding organised by a regional government in north-west Nigeria. The…
Afcon 2023: Caf president pledges ‘zero tolerance’ approach to stadium risks
The president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has said there will be a “zero tolerance” approach to ensuring…
We don’t sleep – Ivory Coast’s newest star on success
Roseline Layo has taken Ivory Coast by storm this year. In June, her first album, Elu de Dieu, was certified…
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere
The first section of Kenya’s Chinese-built railway was opened with much fanfare in 2017 – but two years later work…
The President of the Commission Concludes Official Visit to Cabo Verde
The President of the Commission H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray on Friday 13 October 2023 returned from his successfully concluded…
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Participates at the 74th Session of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Executive Committee Meeting, 9th to 13th October 2023, Geneva, Switzerland
The ECOWAS Commission led by the Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, Prof. Fatou Sow Sarr participated at the…
The achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) depends on the empowerment of women in all spheres of life, chairperson Masondo at the G20 summit in India
Day one of the Ninth G20 Parliamentary Summit held in New Delhi (India) took to a positive opening with representatives…
Special Exhibition “Designing the Beautiful Game” officially inaugurated
The FIFA Museum (www.FIFA.com) in Zurich is opening its doors for the next milestone in its history: ’Designing the Beautiful…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Meets Mediation Team from Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), African Union, Says Dialogue is an Important African Governance Process
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has today met with the team of mediators from the Economic Community of…
Appointment of the New Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Fishing Authority
The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Dr Jan Robinson as the new Chief Executive Officer…
Sudan: Six months into the conflict vast humanitarian needs remain unmet
Six months after the conflict broke out in Sudan, I feel pained and frustrated. This tragedy has uprooted over five…
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) hands over One-Stop centre facility to assist Wau survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Surviving sexual or other gender-based violence is the tragic reality of all-too-many (mostly) girls and women in South Sudan. Having…