M23 rebels seize town in eastern Congo
The M23 rebel group has taken over the town of Nyanzale in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 15 people in bomb attacks,… Read More »M23 rebels seize town in eastern Congo
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Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso To Set Up Joint Force To Fight Jihadists
The military regimes in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali have agreed to set up a joint force to tackle security threats across their territories. Niger’s… Read More »Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso To Set Up Joint Force To Fight Jihadists
South Sudan activist in US is charged with trying to illegally export arms for coup back home
A leading South Sudanese academic and activist living in exile in the United States has been charged in Arizona along with a Utah man born… Read More »South Sudan activist in US is charged with trying to illegally export arms for coup back home
ECOWAS: Clark hails Gowon over involvement on lifting of ban on Mali, Niger, Burkinafaso
By James Eke Leader of the Niger Delta and former Minister of Infromation, ChieF Edwin Clark has praised the efforts of Nigeria’s former Military Head… Read More »ECOWAS: Clark hails Gowon over involvement on lifting of ban on Mali, Niger, Burkinafaso
Bomb Explosion Rocks DR Congo Airport
There was an explosion at the airport in the volatile eastern city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday morning. The incident took… Read More »Bomb Explosion Rocks DR Congo Airport
African Leaders Convene In Addis Ababa Amidst Political Unrest
African leaders convened a two-day summit on Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, addressing coups, conflicts, political crises, and regional tensions across the continent. President Bola… Read More »African Leaders Convene In Addis Ababa Amidst Political Unrest
Obasanjo supports Kenya’s opposition leader to be African Union’s next head.
Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria, has supported Raila Odinga in his bid to lead the African Union Commission. Speaking to the media in… Read More »Obasanjo supports Kenya’s opposition leader to be African Union’s next head.
Food Security: Agric Ministers Optimistic over State Govts’ Partnership
….As Sule Seeks Collaboration By Stella Odueme As Nigerians hope for an end to the current hardship and rising cost of foodstuffs across the country,… Read More »Food Security: Agric Ministers Optimistic over State Govts’ Partnership
Second Protest Death Deepens Senegal’s Political Crisis
Senegal’s political crisis deepened as a second person died on Saturday in increasingly violent protests against President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone upcoming presidential elections.… Read More »Second Protest Death Deepens Senegal’s Political Crisis
Senegalese encouraged to vote to protest postponement of presidential election
In a test of the power dynamics between President Macky Sall and his opponents, Senegalese citizens were urged to vote on Friday to voice their… Read More »Senegalese encouraged to vote to protest postponement of presidential election
ECOWAS ministers convene in Abuja to discuss Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali.
The Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, is now holding a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, with the purpose of discussing foreign affairs, following… Read More »ECOWAS ministers convene in Abuja to discuss Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali.
Clashes As Senegal Parliament Delays Presidential Poll
Senegalese lawmakers voted late Monday to delay this month’s presidential election until December, an unprecedented move that has sparked international concern over a country normally… Read More »Clashes As Senegal Parliament Delays Presidential Poll
Kenya Cult Leader Charged With 191 Counts Of Murder – Court
A Kenyan court on Tuesday charged the leader of a starvation cult and dozens of suspected accomplices with murder over the deaths of nearly 200… Read More »Kenya Cult Leader Charged With 191 Counts Of Murder – Court
Alake chairs African mining ministers group
Says era of carting away solid minerals is over BY AKUDORO GLORIA The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has stated that the… Read More »Alake chairs African mining ministers group
Senegalese government blocks internet as violent demonstrations follow decision to postpone presidential election
Shortly after President Macky Sall announced an extended postponement of the presidential election, Senegalese officials cut off the nation’s internet access. The election, which was… Read More »Senegalese government blocks internet as violent demonstrations follow decision to postpone presidential election
Nangolo Mbumba Sworn In As New Namibian President
Namibia’s former Vice President, Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, has been sworn in as the fourth President. Mbumba, who held the vice president position since 2018, was… Read More »Nangolo Mbumba Sworn In As New Namibian President
Ghana Foreign Minister Bids To Be Next Commonwealth Chief
Ghana’s minister for foreign affairs Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has launched a bid to be the next Commonwealth secretary-general, saying she wants to see a free-trade… Read More »Ghana Foreign Minister Bids To Be Next Commonwealth Chief
Namibian President, Hage Geingob Is Dead
Namibian President Hage Geingob has died at the age of 82 in the early hours of Sunday. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the… Read More »Namibian President, Hage Geingob Is Dead