Niger expels senior UN official, orders departure
The statement, dated October 10, alleges that the U.N. engaged in “underhanded manoeuvres” orchestrated by France
South African amapiano sensation Tyla debuts on Billboard Hot 100
Tyla, born Tyla Laura Seethal, the 21-year-old amapiano artist, celebrated her breakthrough as a “win for the whole of Africa” on social media.
After African Union exit can Somalia shoulder the security burden?
African Union’s peacekeeping mission is set to make full exit from Somalia by December next year
Niger says French forces have left towards Chad
Alongside the land departure, there have been “three special flights” recorded at the airport in Niamey
US declares ousting of Niger’s president a coup, suspends military aid
Washington to continue ‘humanitarian, food, and health assistance,’ to Nigerien people, says State Department
EAC Congo mediator voices concern as regional troops ordered to leave
Kenyatta, the facilitator of the East African Community (EAC) led Nairobi Process on the restoration of peace and stability in eastern Congo, condemned the reported escalation of hostilities, killings, and displacements
Israel strikes Gaza-Egypt crossing for second consecutive day
The Israel military said it could “neither confirm or deny” any strike on the crossing “at this point”
Tunisia deports more than 100 migrants to Algeria border: HRW
The individuals who were deported, including children and potentially asylum-seekers, were intercepted at sea and subsequently brought ashore by the coastguard, according to HRW
TikTok Star Neth Nahara sentence extended
TikTok star ‘insulted’ president
Kenya’s Haiti police deployment put on temporary halt
Kenyan court halts deployment
Liberia elections underway as soccer legend Weah seeks 2nd term
2.4M people eligible to vote in 5,890 voting places, says National Elections Commission
Niger says French army’s exit starts Tuesday
The presence of French soldiers in Niger is part of a broader effort to combat jihadist groups throughout the Sahel region
The apartheid connection: South Africa and Palestine
Apartheid, which lasted from 1948 to 1994 in South Africa, was a system of institutionalized racial segregation
India and Tanzania look to increase trade using local currencies
India and Tanzania look to increase trade using local currencies
World Bank and IMF hold annual meeting in Morocco
The IMF and World Bank have convened in Marrakesh, Morocco for their annual meeting, 50 years since their last gathering in Africa. This meeting occurs every two to three years away from their Washington headquarters after two COVID-19-related delays and an earthquake threat. Africa’s choice as the location is significant due to its pressing challenges,
UK Supreme Court to review controversial Rwanda deportation plan
The UK’s highest court is set to review the Conservative government’s contentious proposal to deport undocumented immigrants to Rwanda in an effort to combat illegal immigration. This move by the British government, which aims to curb the influx of migrant boats crossing the English Channel, has drawn strong condemnation from human rights groups. Despite the
Landslide kills at least 23 in Cameroon
Television broadcasts displayed images of an entire section of a hill that had collapsed, revealing the remnants of houses seemingly constructed from wood, dried earth bricks, and metal sheeting
Clashes erupt during Liberian president’s re-election parade
Witnesses observed at least five men with injuries, some of whom had significant head wounds
African countries’ stances on the Israel-Palestine issue
In recent years, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has remained a prominent and deeply divisive issue on the international stage
Traumatised students set to return to school in Libya’s Derna
Authorities estimate that around 114 schools damaged by last month’s floods in eastern Libya
South Africa calls for end to hostilities between Israel and Palestine
Pretoria says region is in desperate need of a credible peace process
Egyptian policeman kills 2 Israeli tourists and their guide in Alexandria
An Egyptian policeman suspected of carrying out the shooting in the Sawari district of Alexandria is currently in custody
Latest developments from Gaza, Israel
Israel-Palestine conflict has flared up again, but this time to an unprecedented level. These are updates for escalation between 2 sides
NATO creates group to assess alliance’s approach to W. Africa, Sahel
Independent group of experts include former Turkish Ambassador to Paris Ali Onaner, says NATO
