It comes as France has withdrawn troops from several other African countries, including Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, amid growing anti-French sentiment.

The promotion comes ahead of parliamentary elections next week, which are being boycotted by the opposition.

These tragedies occurred as desperate people scrambled for charity handouts amidst a severe cost-of-living crisis exacerbated by rising inflation and economic hardship.

‘After the withdrawal of French fighter planes from Chad, the beginning of troop withdrawal has just begun today,’ says Chadian Defense Ministry

Africa’s tourism industry is poised to remain a cornerstone of the continent’s identity

The extension highlights the ongoing security challenges in eastern DRC, particularly the continued activity of the M23 rebel group.

Niger’s government alleges that Nigeria is supporting forces opposed to the military junta that seized power in 2023.

The fire broke out early Wednesday, just a day after a protest over plans to oust Koffa from his role as speaker turned tense

Lieutenant-General Jules Banza Mwilambwe has been appointed as the new armed forces chief

National Bureau of Statistics says deaths recorded from May 2023 to April 2024

Rwanda has officially declared the end of its Marburg virus outbreak after 42 days without new cases, Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana announced during a Friday press conference. The outbreak, which began in mid-September, marked Rwanda’s first experience with the deadly viral hemorrhagic fever. A total of 66 confirmed cases were reported, including 15 deaths and

Beyond its culinary allure, goat cheese in Morocco represents a deep connection to nature

Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah warned that this could turn Libya into a battlefield for foreign powers.

The death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique has tragically risen to 75, according to the country’s National Disaster Risk Management Institute (INGD).  The cyclone made landfall on December 15, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and widespread flooding.    The affected areas, primarily the northern provinces of Niassa, Nampula, and Cabo Delgado, have suffered significant damage

Kenya has declared gender-based violence a top security threat following a surge in cases, particularly femicide.

While other diseases, such as viral hemorrhagic fever, have not been ruled out, malaria remains the most likely cause.

Police investigating to determine actual number of victims after accident in Oyo state

The detainees, previously described by France’s foreign intelligence agency (DGSE) chief as spies, had been held in Ouagadougou since December 2023

The cheetah’s role in the ecosystem is vital, as it helps maintain balance

During the D-8 Council in Cairo, Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan held significant discussions with Egyptian and Iranian counterparts.

The Mediterranean Sea has once again become a deadly graveyard for migrants as at least 20 people have lost their lives after a boat capsized off the coast of Tunisia.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly experienced a health scare during a live news conference and was forced to pause his speech.

Morocco is hosting a new round of talks between rival Libyan factions, aiming to end the political crisis and pave the way for a stable future for Libya.  

According to United Methodist News Service, the clash between the two factions of the church took place in Taraba, a state in northeastern Nigeria