Algeria marks 70th anniversary of start of revolt against French rule
A military parade was held in Algiers on Friday to mark 70 years since the start of the Algerian revolution.…
Morocco exhibition shows treasures of ancient port city of Chellah
An exhibition in Morocco is highlighting the millennia-long history of Chellah, an archaeological site near Rabat that reflects Morocco’s rich…
Mauritius govt bans access to social media ahead of parliamentary polls
The government of Mauritius on Friday (Nov. 1) banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections on Nov.…
UN extends Western Sahara mission amidst abstentions and Algerian protest
The UN Security Council renewed the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for another…
Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power
Voters in Botswana have rejected the country’s long-serving governing party in a result that marks a political earthquake in the…
“I am proud of our democratic processes and I respect the will of the people,” Botswana’s Masisi
Simply unprecedented. The people of Botswana woke up this Friday (Nov. 1) to the end of an era and with…
Kenya’s new deputy president sworn in after legal challenges
Kenya’s new Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was sworn in on Friday after a court lifted orders barring his inauguration following…
Final 2024 IAEOGS Communique issued by African Peace
Communique Issued by African Peace Organization, at the Close of Her 3rd Edition of the International African Energy, Oil and…
Too early to discuss increasing Egypt’s loan, IMF official says
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) $8 billion programme for Egypt is making progress, with the fund’s top regional official stating…
Brazil’s Embraer pledges investment in Morocco’s aerospace sector
Brazilian planemaker Embraer (EMBR3.SA), opens new tab has signed a preliminary deal with Morocco to invest in the nation’s civilian…
Ten years since Compaoré’s overthrow: Burkina Faso’s decade of turmoil
It has been ten years since Blaise Compaoré was overthrown in Burkina Faso, ending his 27-year rule in just 48…
Botswana counts votes after pivotal election
People in Botswana are waiting for results of Wednesday’s election which could extend the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)’s 58-year rule.…
Guinea junta dissolves dozens of political parties, silent on elections
Guinea authorities dissolved dozens of political parties and placed two major opposition ones under observation late Monday, while the transitional…
South Africa projects wider deficits and rising debt despite improved growth
South Africa’s government forecasted higher budget deficits and debt for the next three years, even as improved electricity supply suggests…
Residents in Botswana await results of the country’s general election, after polling stations close
The vote, which took place on Wednesday, will determine whether the ruling Botswana Democratic Party will lengthen its 58 years…
DR Congo Military helicopter crash kills three foreign crew members
A military helicopter crashed on Wednesday in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing the pilot, co-pilot,…
How Algeria’s rail expansion is shaping its future
Algeria is on track to triple its rail network by 2030 to boost national economic growth and regional connectivity. With…
Kenya court paves way for new deputy president
Kenya’s High Court has lifted an order blocking the swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as deputy president following the impeachment of…
Thousands of refugees in Uganda struggle to get by, amid cuts in humanitarian aid
Tens of thousands of refugees in Uganda are struggling to get by amid cuts to humanitarian aid. Among them is…