ECOWAS seeks diplomacy as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger leave
Diplomatic efforts underway as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger quit ECOWAS, triggering a political challenge.
Menkaure pyramid renovation sparks social media backlash
Menkaure Pyramid’s renovation sparks social media uproar and expert criticism, raising concerns about perceived absurd interventions.
Ethiopian PM receives prestigious UN food and agriculture medal
Abiy Ahmed awarded in Rome for his ‘commitment to food security and nutrition’
Queen Nzinga: Architect of diplomacy and defiance
Queen Nzinga’s resistance against Portuguese colonization was not confined to diplomacy
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso exit ECOWAS, citing dissatisfaction
The decision, communicated by Colonel Amadou Abdramane, spokesperson for the junta in Niger, was framed as a response to the perceived deviation of ECOWAS from its original principles and the spirit of Pan-Africanism after 49 years of membership
ANC struggles to part ways with Zuma amid election
Tensions rise within the ANC leadership as they assess the impact of breaking bonds with Jacob Zuma.
The unforgettable sandboarding experience in Ria’s Tadrart
Ria, in the heart of the Sahara Desert, has emerged as an exciting destination for sandboarding
Mali initiates peace talks after abandoning 2015 deal with rebels
Algeria was the main mediator in efforts to return peace to northern Mali, following the agreement signed in its capital in 2015 between the Malian government and predominantly Tuareg armed groups
Central Kenyan women protest soaring femicide rates
Demonstrators demand action as femicide cases surge with 7 murders reported since year started
Sahara dust veils Senegal capital, triggers air quality alert
Senegalese authorities issue warnings of “very poor air quality,” cautioning vulnerable groups about potential health risks
Uganda govt distances itself from judge supporting Israel at UN court
‘Julia Sebutinde … demonstrated that she is nothing else, but a paid-up agent of the criminal Zionist Entity of Israel,’ writes social media user
Discovering the enchanting beauty of the Ethiopian highlands
In the heart of Africa lies a land of unparalleled beauty and geological wonder
Ethiopian political shake-up: Deputy PM Mekonnen ousted
Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister faces uncertainty as he is ousted from Prosperity Party leadership, prompting doubts about his government position.
Zimbabwe’s Chamisa leaves CCC, aims to revitalize politics
Zimbabwe’s political landscape sees a shift as Chamisa exits CCC, promising a revitalized political journey.
Algeria concerned as Mali abandons peace deal with separatists
The peace accord, crucial for Mali’s stability, had been signed between the government and Tuareg armed groups in Algiers, with Algeria serving as the main mediator
Kenyan court blocks police deployment to Haiti mission
This decision comes amid a crisis in Haiti, where gangs have displaced around 200,000 people from their homes
Peaceful pro-Palestine protest in Kenya disrupted by tear gas, arrests
Security forces disperse demonstration outside German Embassy, arresting 3 activists
Malian military junta terminates peace agreement with Tuareg rebels
The peace deal, known as the Algiers Accord, was brokered by the United Nations in an effort to ease tensions during a period marked by Tuareg insurgencies against the central government since 2012
At least 30 casualties reported in attacks on Plateau State, Nigeria
Clashes between shepherds and farmers escalate in town of Mangu, prompting state of emergency
30 al-Shabaab militants killed in Somalia’s central province operation
National Intelligence Agency says ringleaders, including foreign nationalists, killed in operation
UK must comply with ‘ECHR deportation measures’ for Rwanda
ECHR President warns of consequences as the UK faces legal duty on deportation issues with Rwanda.
ECOWAS criticized as only Togo attends Niger crisis meeting
Regional tensions escalate as ECOWAS faces criticism for sparse attendance in Niger talks.
US Blinken pursues diplomatic solutions for DRC in ongoing turmoil
Post-DRC elections, Blinken emphasizes diplomacy, collaborating with Angolan President to bring stability and peace to the troubled African region.
Mauritania’s hidden repositories of ancient wisdom
This historic town was once home to ancient libraries that housed invaluable manuscripts
