Africa remains a vital player in shaping the future of this precious gemstone industry

Candidates presented their plans for addressing these challenges and strengthening the role of the African Union on the global stage.

UN sanctions against al-Shabaab have been extended to 2025, focusing on limiting the group’s ability to import arms and generate revenue from coal exports.

South Africa and Germany reinforced their strategic partnership as Presidents Ramaphosa and Steinmeier met to expand trade, investment, and mutual interests.

The United Nations World Food Program received $118 million from the United States to provide life-saving assistance to over 1 million displaced people in Eastern and Central Africa.

Niger’s authorities denied the attack occurred, labeling the reports baseless in a statement on state television

Zimbabwe has not carried out executions since 2005, largely due to the unavailability of executioners

The fruit thrived in the warm climates of West Africa, where it became integrated into local diets

Zimbabwe is at risk of another severe drought, threatening millions of people already struggling with food shortages caused by the El Nino-induced drought earlier this year.  

African Union hails Turkey’s President Erdogan for mediating historic peace agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia.

Mozambique’s political turmoil continues as 110 lives are lost during seven weeks of protests against disputed election results, sparking calls for justice from rights groups.

Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation into the deadly stadium crush in Guinea that killed dozens of football fans.

The women, aged 19 and 25, were arrested in June after allegedly asking an Islamic preacher to marry them

The dispute centers on a memorandum signed in January, in which Ethiopia agreed to lease land in Somaliland for a marine base in exchange for recognizing Somaliland’s independence

Jubbaland, situated along Somalia’s borders with Kenya and Ethiopia, comprises three regions, with Lower Juba being the most populous

The AU candidate emphasized the need for strong governance and security to create a conducive environment for economic development.

While malaria is suspected as the cause, additional testing is necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

Discoveries in 2024 have highlighted the incredible cognitive abilities of various species

In the aftermath of the fighting, the army reported that eight additional Mobondo fighters were killed

Governor Siminalayi Fubara, speaking in Port Harcourt, emphasized the state’s commitment to fighting pipeline vandalism and oil theft, which have severely impacted government revenues and exports

The conflict has heightened fears that internal political rivalries are undermining efforts to combat al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab militants

Terrace farming highlights Africa’s critical contributions to global agricultural practices

South32 has withdrawn its output forecast for its Mozal Aluminium smelter in Mozambique due to post-election civil unrest.

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has fired the head of the military, the police chief, and the central bank governor, amid ongoing political and economic instability.