Total seeks billions from US lender to develop Mozambique gas project
French energy giant TotalEnergies is scrambling to unlock billions of dollars in frozen US funding for its natural gas project…
Angola’s president grants pardons to dozens of prisoners, including predecessor’s son
José Filomeno Dos Santos, the son of Angola’s ex-president imprisoned for fraud, has been pardoned by the country’s current leader,…
Kenya human rights groups raise concerns over abductions of government critics
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has raised concerns over the rising number of government critics who were apparently…
At least 69 dead in boat tragedy off Moroccan coast, Malian nationals among victims
At least 69 people, including 25 Malians, lost their lives when a makeshift boat heading from West Africa to Spain…
Jay-Z, Diddy rape accuser can remain anonymous in sexual assault lawsuit
An Alabama woman who claims she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean Diddy Combs when she was 13 can proceed…
Nigeria denies colluding with France to destabilise Niger
Nigeria has denied accusations from Niger’s military leader, Brig Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, of colluding with France to destabilise the junta-led…
Forces vives of Guinea stands firm against junta’s extended rule
The Forces Vives platform of Guinea, which includes parts of the opposition and civil society, has announced that it will…
Regional challenges cost Egypt around $7 bln of Suez Canal revenues in 2024, Sisi says
Events in the Red Sea and regional challenges cost Egypt around $7 billion in revenues from the Suez Canal in…
Libya’s eastern-based government agrees to proposal to end fuel subsidies
Libya’s eastern-based government said in a statement on Wednesday that it had agreed on a proposal to end fuel subsidies…
Criminal case launched over Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev reacted said on Wednesday that a criminal case had been brought over the AZAL passenger plane…
Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome’s patience
Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected…
Somali migrant survives sea tragedy, vows to try again for Europe
Idil Abdullahi Goley’s journey seeking a better life in Europe started in Somalia with a $6,500 payment to local smugglers.…
6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique jail amid post-election violence
At least 6,000 prisoners have escaped from a maximum prison in Mozambique as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to…
How Tebogo inspired Botswanan’s motorcycling triumph
In the aftermath of his historic 200m gold medal at the Olympics, sprinter Letsile Tebogo was full of encouragement for…
Illegal trade booms in South Africa’s ‘super-strange looking’ plants
A biodiversity hotspot in a remote part of South Africa has become the hub of an illegal trade in protected…
Morocco proposes family law reforms to improve women’s rights
Morocco aims to grant women more rights over child custody and guardianship as well as a veto over polygamous marriage,…
Mozambique’s top court confirms ruling party win in disputed election
Mozambique’s top court on Monday confirmed the victory of ruling party Frelimo in the October election, which has sparked massive…
Global shares and dollar firm in muted pre-Christmas trade
Wall Street topped off a global share rally in thin trade on Thursday as markets prepared for early Christmas Eve…
Egypt troops to join African Union Somalia mission – foreign minister says
Egypt will contribute troops to an African Union Somalia peacekeeping mission, its foreign minister said on Monday, as ties between…
Egypt, Jordan foreign ministers discuss Syria
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi stressed on Monday the importance of supporting Syria and…