AU Pledges $100 Billion for Agricultural Transformation by 2035
Kampala, Uganda — In a landmark decision, African nations have adopted a 10-year strategy to revolutionize agricultural development…
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Sudan’s Army Secures Major Victory Against RSF in Wad Madani
Wad Madani, Sudan — In a significant development in Sudan’s ongoing civil war, the Sudanese army has claimed…
Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia Strengthen Regional Security Ties
Cairo, Egypt — Egypt and Eritrea have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Somalia’s sovereignty, opposing any unilateral interference…
Sierra Leone Confirms First Mpox Case Since WHO Global Alert
Freetown, Sierra Leone — Sierra Leone has confirmed its first Mpox case since the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Mayotte Faces Another Threat: Cyclone Dikeledi Expected to Hit
Mayotte, a French department in the Indian Ocean, is bracing for Cyclone Dikeledi, which is expected to pass…
Bandits Ambush and Kill 21 Fighters in Nigeria’s Katsina State
At least 21 government-backed fighters were ambushed and killed by bandits in Nigeria’s northwestern Katsina State, according to…
Guinea’s Presidential Election Anticipated Before 2025 Ends
The Guinean government has suggested that the long-anticipated presidential election might take place before the end of 2025.…
France Completes Withdrawal of Armed Forces from Chad’s Abéché Base
In Chad, the withdrawal of French armed forces is progressing, with the military base in Abéché scheduled for…
Ethiopia Rocked by 5.5 Quake as Volcano Threatens Eruption
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Ethiopia early Saturday, east of the capital Addis Ababa, according to the German…
2024 Heat Records Raise Alarms: UN Warns of Irreversible Climate Risks
The year 2024 has been confirmed as the hottest in recorded history, with global temperatures surpassing the critical…
Nigeria Recovers $53M Linked to Ex-Oil Minister in US Asset Repatriation
The United States has repatriated nearly $53 million in alleged stolen funds linked to Nigeria’s former oil minister,…
Light Aircraft Crash in Kenya Kills 3, Eyewitnesses Recount Horror
A devastating plane crash near Malindi Airport in coastal Kenya on Friday claimed the lives of three people…
Uganda Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba Quits X After Controversial Posts
Uganda’s army chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and son of President Yoweri Museveni, announced his departure from X (formerly…
Passport of Mozambique’s Opposition Leader Mondlane Seized
Immigration authorities in Mozambique have confiscated the diplomatic passport of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane following his return to…
France Grants Work Visa to Cannes-Winning Migrant Actor Abou Sangare
An Unexpected Path to Stardom Abou Sangare, a 23-year-old migrant from Guinea, gained international attention in 2024 for…
Rwanda President, Kagame Urges DRC to Negotiate with M23 Rebels
Kagame’s Call for Dialogue Rwandan President Paul Kagame has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) authorities to…
3 Dead as Police Clash with Supporters Welcoming Mondlane’s Return to Mozambique
Fatal Police Response to Mondlane’s Arrival Three people were fatally shot by police in Mozambique on Thursday as…
SADC and South Africa Offer Support to Mozambique Amid Election Crisis
South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have pledged their readiness to support Mozambique in resolving…
Tinubu Calls for Increased China-Nigeria Currency Swap and Aid Expansion
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Chinese government to increase the $2 billion currency swap agreement between…
Morocco Achieves Tourism Milestone with 17 Million Visitors in 2024
Morocco recorded an unprecedented milestone in its tourism sector in 2024, welcoming over 17 million visitors. This figure…
Jihadist Assault Hits Benin’s Northern Military Post, Heavy Losses Reported
Benin’s military forces suffered a devastating attack near the border with Niger and Burkina Faso, two regions plagued…
South Africa Joins Boycott Calls Against Afghanistan in Champions Trophy
South Africa Joins Global Calls for Boycott South Africa’s sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, has added his voice to…
Guinea’s Government Defends Sentence Against MoDeL Leader Aliou Bah
Political Sentencing Sparks Controversy in Guinea The Guinean government has defended the two-year prison sentence handed down to…
Questions Arise Over Deadly Incident at Chad’s Presidential Palace
The Chadian government has reported that 19 individuals, including a member of the presidential guard, were killed in…
As France Exits, US Steps Up to Strengthen Ties with Ivory Coast
As Côte d’Ivoire distances itself from France, the United States has stepped up its presence in the region.…
Ivorian President Ouattara Signals Willingness to Run for Fourth Term
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – President Alassane Ouattara, aged 83, has indicated his willingness to run for a fourth…
Choppies Exits Zimbabwe Over Hostile Business Environment
Regional supermarket chain Choppies has officially exited Zimbabwe, citing a hostile economic environment marked by currency instability and…
Rebels in DR Congo Accused of Smuggling Coltan, Contaminating Global Mineral Supply
KINSHASA, DR Congo – Rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo fraudulently exported at least 150 metric tonnes…
President Mahama Revokes MMDCE and Assembly Member Appointments
ACCRA, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief…
Eastern-Based Parliament Passes Transitional Justice Law in Libya
TRIPOLI, Libya – In a move aimed at addressing over a decade of conflict and division, Libya’s eastern-based…
Celebrate Genna: The Unique Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas
Welcome to the Festive Spirit of Ethiopia! In Ethiopia, Christmas is not just a day of celebration; it’s…
Mozambique’s Opposition Leader Returns From Exile, Raises Political Stakes
Mondlane Returns to a Tumultuous Welcome Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, has returned home after fleeing in the…
Chad Presidential Complex Attack Leaves 19 Dead, Situation Under Control
In N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, a violent clash left at least 19 people dead as security forces thwarted an…
South African Singer and Actress Winnie Khumalo Passes Away at 51
South African singer and actress Winnie Khumalo has passed away at the age of 51, following a brief…
China Development Bank Approves $254.76m Loan for Kano-Kaduna Railway Project
The China Development Bank (CDB) has approved a $254.76 million (€245 million) loan to support the Kano-Kaduna railway…
Gokada Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles
Nigerian logistics startup Gokada, once a leader in last-mile delivery, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October…