Guinea-Bissau president dissolves parliament after alleged coup attempt
The capital, Bissau, witnessed clashes between two factions within the army on Thursday night
Kenyan woman arrested after throwing baby into ocean
Earlier, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that the infant was safe in their rescue center
Tanzania flood and landslide death toll rises to 47
Authorities in the Manyara region are conducting search and rescue operations
S Africa conducts large-scale anti-trafficking operation, kids rescued
Taking swift action, authorities coordinated with officials in Zimbabwe, promptly repatriating the children to their home country
US, France struggle to maintain influence in Sahel amid unrest
US and France’s self-imposed limitations hinder their effectiveness in stabilizing the Sahel and addressing its root causes of instability.
Alarming rise in Africa’s food import bill: $110B by 2025
The increasing food import bill poses a major threat to Africa’s food security, as it makes the continent vulnerable to global price fluctuations and supply disruptions.
Ruto lauds Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal for Africa’s growth
Ruto advocates for courageous leadership to drive Africa’s green industrialization.
Africa’s contemporary battle for true sovereignty
Africa grapples with the lingering effects of colonialism
How transnational corporations reclaimed African mining: Three-part story
The path to transnational dominance was paved through a misguided narrative of African economic stagnation and the demonization of African miners.
Drought-stricken Kenyans find solace in filters
Water filters are proving to be a lifeline for Kenyans struggling to access clean water during the ongoing drought.
Nigeria urges Niger junta to liberate detained president
Nigeria calls on Niger’s military junta to release the country’s ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum.
Burkina Faso bans French daily newspaper Le Monde
In recent months, Burkinabè authorities have suspended several French media platforms
7 burn to death in South Africa ‘mob’ attack, police say
Police confirmed initiating a murder investigation after discovering the charred bodies of the seven young men
East African force initiates withdrawal from DR Congo
The presidency declared its decision not to renew the mandate after an EAC summit held late in November
Guinea-Bissau president labels recent clashes as an attempted coup
There will be ‘serious consequences for all those involved,’ warns Umaro Sissoco Embalo
Unleashing the potential of intra-Africa Trade
One of the primary objectives of the AfCFTA is to increase intra-Africa trade
G5 anti-terror military pact faces setback as Burkina Faso, Niger withdraw
The G5 Sahel is now at a crossroads and must decide how to move forward in the wake of the departure of Burkina Faso and Niger.
Arms embargo lifted: Somalia vows to wipe out militants
Somalia’s government vows to crush al-Shabab with renewed military strength following the lifting of the arms embargo.
Mandela’s legacy: South Africa mulls to move on
South Africa grapples with the complex legacy of Nelson Mandela, a global icon who played a pivotal role in the nation’s transformation.
West African bloc strongly condemns violence in Guinea-Bissau
An altercation between the national guard and the presidential guard’s special forces erupted on Thursday night in the capital city of Bissau
Ethiopia’s Oromiya region accuses OLA rebels of carrying out massacre
No less than 36 individuals lost their lives in attacks on three villages situated in Oromiya’s Shirka district on November 24 and 27
UN Security Council lifts Somalia arms embargo after 3 decades
Embargo placed on Somalia in 1992 as reaction to conflict and deteriorating humanitarian situation in country
ICC prosecutor ends Uganda war crimes investigations
Court will not pursue new inquires beyond case for Lord’s Resistance Army leader, it says
West African juntas explore federal union
Top diplomats from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso back plan for confederation.