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”

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