Mali’s Junta Chief elevates himself to top Army rank
The head of the military junta that seized power in Mali in 2020 promoted himself Wednesday to the rank of…
Iranian FM, Egyptian officials hold talks on regional tensions in Cairo
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi discussed rising tensions in the region with Egyptian officials Thursday in Cairo during the first…
Kenya’s embattled deputy president in Hospital ahead of impeachment vote – Lawyer
Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, was unable to attend his impeachment hearing on Thursday because he is seriously ill and…
Ex-ANC spokesperson charged with fraud
Seven suspects – including local government officials and a former African Nation Congress (ANC) spokesperson – have been charged with…
Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes
Niger’s military leaders have renamed streets and monuments bearing French names, in the latest move to cut links with the…
Kenya: Deputy president Gachagua pleads not guilty in Senate impeachment trial
Kenya’s Vice President has two days to convince senators and save his position. Rigathi Gachagua who faces impeachment, pleaded not…
Beninese anti-French activist Kemi Seba arrested in Paris
Beninese activist Kémi Séba was arrested by French police in Paris, according to news reports. Séba was taken into custody…
Football: Sir Alex Ferguson leaves Manchester United again
Manchester United’s iconic manager Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as a club ambassador at the end of the season,…
Nigeria Gasoline tanker explosion kills 90, injures 50 – Police
More than 90 people have been killed and 50 others injured after a gasoline tanker overturned in Nigeria and sparked…
Nigeria Super Eagles arrive in Abuja, after boycotting AFCON qualifier in Libya
Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad arrived in Abuja on Tuesday, after boycotting their AFCON qualifier in Libya. The decision came after…
DRC cancels auction of 27 oil blocks
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cancelled the auction of 27 sites earmarked for oil exploration, its government said,…
UN: Southern Africa faces worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño
Months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more…
South Africa: Suspected murderer waives bail
A man accused of killing 18 people in mass shootings at two separate homes on the same night in South…
Women entrepreneurs face financing hurdles in agriculture, FAO program offers solutions
Augustina Tufuor, a 30-year-old entrepreneur from Ghana, founded Tropical Snacks to produce all-natural plantain chips. However, despite her success, she…
Saudi Arabia, Egypt strengthen investment ties, urge Gaza and Lebanon Ceasefires
Saudi Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman attended talks in Cairo on Tuesday with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, where…
Grand Egyptian Museum partially opens to public
A highly anticipated museum housing the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts has opened the doors to some of…
Nigeria set to boycott Afcon 2025 qualifier in Libya
Nigeria will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after their players were left stranded…
New Nile water sharing accord takes effect as Egypt, Sudan protest
Known as the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA), the treaty aims to ensure equitable utilization and sustainable management of the world’s…
World Food Forum opens with call to build inclusive agrifood systems
Running under the theme, ‘Good food for all, for today and tomorrow,’ the World Food Forum got underway on Monday…
South African business confidence dips, but post-election trend still positive
South African business confidence dipped in September on lower vehicle and retail sales and a drop in the value of…