Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger finalize regional alliance
The final resolution will be adopted by the heads of state of the three countries at a forthcoming summit
Kenyan president urges inclusive global financial system
William Ruto says current international ‘financial architecture is faulty, unfair and it must be fixed’
E-commerce platforms revolutionise retail in Africa
E-commerce platforms like Jumia and Konga are dramatically transforming the retail landscape
Ghana’s Addo seeks Senegal’s Faye help in ECOWAS conflicts
Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo urged Senegal’s President Faye to leverage his goodwill within ECOWAS to help resolve disputes with Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali.
Young Nigerian builds drone to help rural areas
A passionate young Nigerian who couldn’t afford higher education used his skills to build a drone.
South Africa ends rescue after deadly building collapse
A building collapse in South Africa has claimed the lives of 33 people, with 19 still missing.
Democrats slam speaker for snubbing Kenyan leader in US visit
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing criticism from Democratic lawmakers for not inviting Kenyan President William Ruto to address Congress during his state visit.
Kagame seeks fourth term in Rwanda’s presidential election
Despite Western concerns, President Kagame of Rwanda seeks a fourth term in office, facing opposition and controversy.
Dozens of southern white rhinos rewilded in South Africa
This project aims to rewild 2,000 rhinos across protected areas in Africa over the next decade
Kenyan lawyers seek to block police deployment to Haiti
Other countries, including Jamaica, the Bahamas, Barbados, Benin, Chad, and Bangladesh, have also pledged personnel to the mission
Centuries of knowledge: The ancient manuscript collections of Timbuktu
The collections in Timbuktu are not only remarkable for their content but also for their sheer volume
Chad’s Deby wins presidential election
The court dismissed a challenge from his main rival, Prime Minister Succes Masra, who had called for the annulment of the election results
South Africa urges World Court to halt Israel’s actions in Gaza
South Africa’s legal team argued that immediate action is necessary to ensure the survival of the Palestinian people
Mass wedding plans for 100 Nigerian girls sparks outrage
The plan was announced by Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, speaker of the national assembly in Niger, a predominantly Muslim state
Nigerian demands Niger to capture top kidnapping suspect
Nigeria has asked Niger to arrest Halilu Buzu, a major kidnapping and arms supplier, who frequently crosses the border to evade capture.
Jordan king calls for action against drug and arms smuggling militants
Jordanian authorities had earlier detained individuals involved in this smuggling attempt and seized the weapons in March
Tunisia denies torturing detained lawyer who collapsed in court
During a court appearance on Wednesday, Zagrouba claimed he had been tortured by officers before collapsing and being taken to the hospital
Monsoon rains revitalize East Africa
One of the most significant impacts of the monsoon is on agriculture
A journey through the world’s largest hot desert
The Sahara has been home to human populations for thousands of years
US and Niger discuss troop withdrawal amid shifting alliances
The US and Niger discuss the withdrawal of American troops stationed in the West African country.
US diplomat: Angola pushes for Rwanda-DRC dialogue
Angola, backed by the US, is mediating between Rwanda and the DRC to address heightened tensions following an attack on a displaced people’s camp, aiming to implement a roadmap for peace.
Somali government claims success in anti-al-Shabaab operation
Somalia’s military announces success in a counter-al-Shabaab operation, killing nine fighters and wounding ten in Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle regions.
Swiss court sentences ex-Gambian minister to 20 years in jail
It was possible to charge, convict former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko in Switzerland as he had entered country as asylum seeker in 2016
Tunisia remands journalists arrested for critical comments
Bssais and Zeghidi were detained on Saturday under a decree criminalizing the “spreading of false information”
