ECOWAS leaders convened at the summit to deliberate on the implications of the Alliance of Sahel States treaty

Continental initiative seeks to provide financial independence, stability for widows who are often left without support

Sonia Dahmani, a prominent Tunisian lawyer known for her criticism of president Kais Saied, has been sentenced to one year in prison.

The AfCFTA represents a significant step towards realizing the vision of a unified Africa

Military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formed a new “Confederation of Sahel States” (AES) after leaving the West African regional bloc ECOWAS, aiming for greater regional integration and security cooperation.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ended the Conservative policy to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda, emphasizing change is needed while acknowledging it will take time to see results.

Tunisian security did not disclose their names but said both had been sentenced for up to 3 years

The ongoing Gaza conflict and regional dangers were the focus of a discussion between Egyptian president Sisi and Syrian president Assad.

Military takeovers in these three nations from 2020 to 2023 led to the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)

Suicide bombings in Gwoza, Nigeria, cast doubt on claims of a weakened insurgency and raise fears about the future of the region’s security.

In February, Congo lifted a 20-year moratorium on the death penalty for crimes such as desertion and treason

The Malian government denies the allegations, but rights groups are demanding an investigation.

The Democratic Republic of Congo sentences two more soldiers to death for deserting during clashes with M23 rebels in the eastern province of North Kivu.

A two-week ceasefire between the DRC government and M23 rebels offers a glimmer of hope for peace in the war-torn eastern region.

Traffic in Red Sea almost at standstill due to attacks on Israeli ships

Burkina Faso’s president Ibrahim Traore arrived in Niger for the first summit of the new Sahel bloc with leaders from Niger and Mali to discuss cooperation and anti-terrorism efforts.

Niger’s ruling junta ordered the US to withdraw its nearly 1,000 military personnel from the country in April

Local forces are now tasked with tackling remaining security threats in Cabo Delgado.

Concerns about respect and fair treatment drive North African doctors, such as Tasnime Labiedh, to consider leaving France following the far-right National Rally’s election gains.

President William Ruto of Kenya has announced new borrowing plans and significant spending cuts after protests against tax hikes that resulted in 39 deaths and widespread unrest in the country.

Africa’s journey towards renewable energy, particularly solar power, is gaining momentum

The session, dubbed #EngageThePresident, aims to provide young people a direct line to the president

A new UN report reveals the horrifying dangers faced by migrants traveling through Africa on land routes to Europe.

While no group claimed responsibility, Gwoza residents and the military suspect Boko Haram