South Sudan, Uganda agree to expedite border demarcation to spur trade

South Sudan and Uganda agreed to expedite border demarcation to mitigate conflict, promote peaceful co-existence and trade

Rwanda accused of ‘expansionist ambitions’ in DR Congo by French p...

Melenchon asserted that the M23 rebel movement, allegedly influenced by neighboring Rwanda, represents a deliberate effort to undermine the democratic processes in the Congo and challenge its sovereignty

African Union chair expresses full support for UN chief stance on Palestine

Moussa Faki Mahamat says he fully supports ‘principled position and leadership’ of Antonio Guterres, work of UN

M23 militants start new offensive in Eastern DR Congo

Wednesday evening witnessed the sounds of mortar fire and automatic weapon rounds in the southern outskirts of Bambo, situated approximately 60 kilometers (37 miles) to the north of Goma

Prominent Africans who support Palestinian rights

In an ever-expanding global movement of solidarity with the Palestinian people

Algeria reduces prison sentences for journalist and Canadian researcher

The initial sentence was appealed, leading to a reduction in their jail terms to 20 months, with eight months to be served in prison and a 12-month suspended sentence

Nigeria top court validates Tinubu’s election victory, dismisses appeal

A seven-judge panel unanimously concluded that the opposition’s appeals, which included allegations of fraud, violations of electoral laws, and claims of Tinubu’s presidential eligibility, lacked merit

Survey shows support for South Africa’s ruling ANC drops to 45 percent

Earlier this week, South Africa’s electoral commission announced that the election is scheduled to take place between May and August next year

NGO’s call on Niger’s rulers to cease ‘arbitrary detentions&...

“The authorities should end arbitrary detentions, uphold human rights, and allow media freedom,” said Ilaria Allegrozzi, senior Sahel researcher at Human Rights Watch

Ethiopia will ‘not pursue interests through war,’ says PM Abiy

Earlier this month, Abiy stated in a televised address that Ethiopia, being a landlocked country, “has a historical connection to the Red Sea” and emphasized the necessity of gaining access to a seaport

Nigeria’s Supreme Court to rule on opposition’s election appeal

Since Nigeria’s transition from military rule in 1999, many Nigerian elections have become entangled in legal disputes

Charity says cost of living crisis causing African girls to drop out of school

Camfed calls for six-year plan to get 6 million girls into school, warning that drop-out rate is limiting children’s chances

Palestine and Africa’s strengthening ties

Africa and Palestine have a history of mutual support dating back to the decolonization era

S Africa says 500 miners taken hostage by ‘hooligans’

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) stated that their members had been forcibly detained by “hooligans”

Nigerian court sentences prominent doctor to life in prison for rape

Dr. Olufemi Olaleye allegedly sexually abused the girl for over a year until his wife discovered the situation and reported it to the authorities

Libya parliament demands ambassadors from countries supporting Israel leave

Libyan representatives also urged stopping oil and gas exports to these countries if the massacres in Gaza continue

S Leone president pledges to enforce crucial cross-party agreement

During a national address, Bio reiterated the importance of conducting a review of the electoral system

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