US Senate denies bid to withdraw US troops in Niger
US troops leaving Niger?
UK votes Edward Enninful as the most influential black figure
Edward Enninful tops powerlist
Ghana hit by major power outage
Ghana energy crisis
Inquiry opened on fire that killed 76 in South Africa
Inquiry opened on fire
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
Unidentified drone hits Egyptian town of Taba near Israeli border injuring 6
Location from where missile was fired unknown
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”
Kenyan economy strained as currency plunges to all-time low
Kenya’s economy at risk
Maiden trial opens in Gambia over cough syrup deaths
Gambia cough syrup trial
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
