Libyan oil, gas facilities face shutdown as corruption protests escalate
Libya’s oil sector faces fresh unrest as protesters target key facilities, demanding NOC chief’s removal and oil revenue reforms.
US’ Blinken concludes Gaza diplomacy in Egypt, seeking truce
US envisions a reformed Palestinian Authority assuming control of Gaza, if and when Israel achieves its objective of dismantling Hamas.
China’s Wang Yi to discuss infrastructure, trade, investment in Afric...
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi strengthens ties with Africa on a busy tour, visiting Egypt, Tunisia, Togo, and Ivory Coast for talks on infrastructure, trade, and investment.
Africa’s catalysts for peace in troubled times
Africa has emerged as a beacon of hope in the realm of peacebuilding, with inspiring initiatives
South Africa alleges genocidal acts by Israel in Gaza at World Court
The 1948 Genocide Convention defines genocide as acts committed with the intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group
Somalia seeking to rescue hostages from captured UN helicopter
The helicopter, contracted by the UN, was conducting an air medical evacuation when it experienced technical issues, resulting in an emergency landing near Hindhere village
Nigerian army arrests soldiers following viral torture video
The army expressed “utmost dismay” at the “unprofessional conduct” and assured that the identified soldiers involved have been arrested
Devastating generational floods claim hundreds in Congo River basin
Inadequate urban planning and fragile infrastructure have left certain African nations susceptible to rapid floods triggered by intense rainfall
UN says ‘response efforts’ continue for helicopter seized in Somal...
For the safety of all involved, UN will not say anything more at this point, official says
UN helicopter seized by Al-Shabaab in central Somalia
Helicopter landed in Al-Shabaab-controlled territory due to technical fault, authorities in Galmudug said
The African Union pushes for a stronger, integrated Africa
The African Union continue to make strides toward realizing a unified African identity
Officials fear over 20 dead in Nigerian boat accident
The accident, occurring along the Andoni waterways on Tuesday night, marks the first such mishap in the region this year
Uganda’s leader criticizes the West after trade pact exclusion
‘Foreign pressure has no meaning…We can trade with those people who respect us,’ says Yoweri Museveni
Nigeria incinerates 2.5 tons of confiscated elephant tusks
Powder from crushed tusks will be used in building symbolic national park monument, says state minister for environment
Eritrea backs Mogadishu’s unity, integrity over Ethiopia port deal
Horn of Africa tensions escalate as Somalia seeks Eritrean backing to counter Ethiopian port deal with Somaliland.
South Africa, Morocco clash over UN human rights chair in tense vote
African unity cracks as South Africa challenges Morocco’s UN human rights presidency over Western Sahara claims.
Ex-Gambian Minister faces Swiss trial for crimes against humanity
Ex-Gambian minister Ousman Sonko stands trial in Switzerland for crimes against humanity under dictator Yahya Jammeh, igniting debate about judging past atrocities.
Ancient African trade routes
Africa’s trade networks played a pivotal role in the exchange of valuable commodities
Six soldiers arrested in DR Congo over alleged civilian killings
The army revealed that the confrontations occurred in Mangina, close to Beni, on Monday
Sierra Leone charges 27 soldiers in alleged coup attempt
Last November, a group of armed individuals raided a military armory and multiple prisons in Freetown, releasing nearly 2,000 detainees
Nigerian president suspends minister over fraud allegations
Probe ordered against humanitarian affairs, poverty alleviation minister for allegedly misappropriating social investment funds
Christians rally against insecurity in Nigeria after Christmas attack
Protesters demand security measures to prevent further massacres.
Deni re-elected as president of Puntland amidst Somalia tensions
Abdullahi Deni’s re-election in Puntland, marked by tensions, sets the stage for unity and progress under his leadership.
Africa’s ‘brain drain’ challenges economic progress
Africa’s ‘brain drain’ is rotted in historical legacies of colonial rule
