Burkina Faso suspends French news outlet Jeune Afrique
The suspension of Jeune Afrique represents the most recent development in the tightening restrictions on French media outlets
Security forces neutralise at least 50 militants in Ethiopia’s Amhara
Army says Amhara militia attacks successfully repelled, while militants claim capturing dozens of soldiers
US to ‘evaluate’ next steps after French withdrawal from Niger
He emphasised that Washington had not made any substantial modifications to its military deployments and repeated US’ desire for a diplomatic and peaceful resolution to the crisis.
Russia reachs a trade volume of $6 billion with Egypt
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov affirmed that Moscow is working to develop its relationship with Egypt
Mali junta expects postponement of February elections
Mali had previously planned to conduct the initial round of the election on February 4, 2024, followed by a second round two weeks later.
Presidential elections in Egypt to be held December 10-12
The election results are anticipated to be revealed on December 23.
Ex-ICC official under probe by Uganda for funding LRA abuses
Brigid Inder, who served as a special adviser on gender to the former prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Fatou Bensouda, refuted the allegations in a statement posted on X
Libyan authorities order arrest of 8 officials in response to flooding
A 2021 report from the Libyan audit bureau chastised the “delayed action” in recommencing repair work on the two dams.
Over 70 al-Shabaab terrorists neutralised in Somalia army operation
Operation comes day after truck bomb explosion kills more than 18 people, including 10 security personnel
Somaliland shoots down discussions on unification with Somalia
Somaliland’s government proclaimed its autonomy from Somalia in 1991
Tripartite talks on Ethiopia’s mega-dam conclude in Addis Ababa
Egypt and Sudan express frustration as talks yield no progress, Ethiopia stands firm on its GERD-related interests
Ireland beast South Africa in Rugby World Cup
Ireland beats South Africa
Niger welcomes announcement of French army withdrawal
The announcement came just hours after French President Emmanuel Macron declared that Paris would recall its ambassador from Niger
Burkina Faso warns Niger could become another Libya
Strong warning on Niger
France to withdraw troops from Niger by end of year
Macron also stated that France’s ambassador would be recalled and would return to the country within the next few hours.
Boko Haram attack leaves 10 people dead in Nigeria
Boko Haram continues its reign of terror, targeting civilians
Libya floods death toll reaches 3,845
Mediterranean storm Daniel struck eastern Libya on Sept. 10, leading to floods in several cities
Egypt: Ethiopia can’t impose fait accompli on 100 million Egyptians
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry made the statements in a speech to UNGA
Flood-stricken Libya continues to receive foreign aid
24 nations send relief on more than 70 planes, 8 ships to North African country.
Could the Northern White Rhino be saved?
Can they save these rhinos?
At least 35 killed in Benin fuel depot explosion
Tragic event in Benin
French rapper convicted over murder, gets 12 years
Rapper gets 12 years for murder
Uganda says cross-border airstrike killed IS-allied militants in Congo
The rebel group emerged in the 1990s in Uganda’s west but was eventually defeated by the military.
Protests over economic crisis engulf Ghana’s capital
Ghana, known for its production of gold, oil, and cocoa, is grappling with its most severe economic crisis in decades, primarily driven by escalating public debt.