Election in Botswana: diamonds and economic hurdles at play
Botswana, known as one of Africa's longest-standing democracy, is set to conduct its general election on October 30, as announced...
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Kenya’s impeached deputy President Gachagua seeks court injunction on High Court proceedings
Kenya’s Deputy President Gachagua Appeals to Stop High Court Impeachment Proceedings Kenya's impeached Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, filed a petition...
Financial audit forces Senegal to reassess IMF program strategy
The $1.8 billion IMF aid program secured in 2023 is currently frozen. A restructuring of the agreement is now required,...
Chadian president launches operation to secure region after deadly attack
Following a tragic attack on a Chadian Defense and Security Forces base that left around 40 soldiers dead, President Mahamat...
Kenyan activist freed after night in police custody
Prominent Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has been released without charge after being detained by police on suspicion of...
Chelsea striker Jackson named Senegal Player of the Year
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has been named Senegal Player of the Year. Jackson has been recognised as the best Senegal...
Egypt’s president says it has proposed 2-day cease-fire in Gaza, exchange of Israeli, Palestinian captives
Egypt's president on Sunday said his country has proposed a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas during which four hostages...
15% of pregnant women in Uganda face childbirth complications- Experts warn
Experts in Uganda have warned that 15% of pregnant women face childbirth complications. While a majority of pregnant women can...
NiDCOM rescues 17 Nigerian girls tafficked to Ghana
Seventeen Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and returned to Nigeria, with five of their traffickers arrested. According...
Egypt, Ukraine foreign ministers meet in Cairo
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday that without a ceasefire in Gaza there "will be no peace or...
South Africa coalition government maintains resilience amid foreign policy differences
South Africa’s coalition government, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is demonstrating unexpected resilience despite recent foreign policy disagreements, showcasing a...
Eguavoen calls 35 NPFL stars to strengthen Super Eagles for CHAN 2025 Ghana clash
Super Eagles Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced a squad of 35 standout players from the Nigeria Premier Football League...
Zambia, U.S. strengthen economic ties
Zambia’s finance minister praised the strengthening economic ties between Zambia and the United States, highlighting ongoing efforts by the Lusaka...
Ghanaian elected new Secretary-General of Commonwealth
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, marking a historic step...
Mozambique ruling party calls for dialogue as opposition rejects vote result
Mozambique remains tense after a contentious election. Supporters of opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane have been staging rallies denouncing the results...
CAF awards Nigeria 3 Point fines Libya
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has finally taken a decision on the 2025 African Cup of Nations match-day four...
CWIN Africa to hold convention for young leaders, entrepreneurs
CWIN Africa has announced that it will be hosting its annual Young and More Africa (YAMA) Convention for young people,...
15 facts about the legendary African singer Angélique Kidjo
Angélique Kidjo is a Grammy-winning African singer, songwriter, and activist from Benin, celebrated for blending Afropop with jazz, funk, and...
Zipline partners Nigeria for improved healthcare delivery
In a bid to improve healthcare delivery, the Nigeria government has partners with US-based drone technology company Zipline to enhance...
Uganda invests $3 billion in new railway system for efficient transport
Transport is essential in global contexts, yet it often comes with high costs in many regions of Africa.Uganda invests $3...
Nigeria: Federal govt initiates Yoruba language-based initiative to teach mathematics
The Nigerian Federal Government, through the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), has introduced a new program to...
Hama Amadou, emblematic opposition leader in Niger and former PM dies aged 74
Niger’s former Prime Minister Hama Amadou died in a hospital in the country’s capital, Niamey, Thursday, aged 74. The cause...
Nigeria, 12 others join BRICS as partner countries
Nigeria has officially been admitted into the BRICS group of nations as a partner country in its bid to strengthen...
Mozambique’s ruling party wins disputed polls
Election officials in Mozambique on Thursday announced that the ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country’s disputed elections extending its...
President Tshisekedi announces commission to address constitutional changes in DRC
In a proactive step toward governance Changes, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC announced plans to...
Turkey receives global solidarity following Ankara attack
In a show of global solidarity, African nations joined Turkey in condemning a recent Ankara attack on the Turkish Aerospace...
South Sudan teachers’ union strengthens through education financing campaign
The National Teachers Union of South Sudan (NTUSS) has made significant strides in its growth and influence following the launch...
UNESCO, GirlUp Africa train over 1,000 teachers in health education across Ebonyi State
Ebonyi State, Nigeria – In a significant move to empower adolescents through health education, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and...
Binance executive released by Nigerian court as charges are dropped
Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at cryptocurrency company Binance, was released on Wednesday, October 23, by a Nigerian...
France pledges $108 million humanitarian aid to Lebanon as part of international relief efforts
France has stepped forward with a significant pledge of $108 million to support Lebanon during a critical international conference in...
Cameroon launches nationwide polio vaccination drive over regional health concerns
In a concerted effort to tackle the rising threat of the polio myelitis Type 2 variant, health experts in Cameroon...
Addressing the smuggling crisis in Africa: solutions for a safer future
Smuggling has emerged as a significant threat across Africa, manifesting in various forms, from human trafficking and arms trade crisis...
BRICS: African leaders call for reforms of international institutions
African leaders attending the summit of BRICS nations currently underway in Russia, spoke out on Wednesday about what they see...
Burkinabe playwright aims to break the silence about rape
Under a spotlight in a pitch dark room, Oliva Ouedraogo holds up a piece of fabric that looks like its...
Siya, Rachel Kolisi part ways, commit to co-parenting, continued charity work
South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel have announced their decision to divorce after more than a...
EU observers flag irregularities and ‘alteration of results’ in Mozambique election
European Union election EU observers have flagged irregularities in Mozambique's election as the country awaits the announcement of official results...
Scientists says climate change has worsened deadly flooding in Africa
Human-caused climate change increased the intensity of seasonal rain across the Niger and Lake Chad basins Africa this year resulting...
Egyptian, Russian leaders agree to strengthen ties during BRICS summit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi met Tuesday (Oct. 22) his Russian counterpart moments before the official start of the BRICS...
Nigeria President reshuffles cabinet, merges ministries
President of Nigeria Bola Tinubu has reshuffles his ministerial cabinet and merges ministries during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting...
Banjul launches inner city cleaning initiative with youth volunteers
A new initiative aimed at enhancing the city’s environmental sustainability was launched today as over 100 volunteers gathered for the...
Josina Machel: A revolutionary icon of Mozambique fight for independence
Mozambique is a southeastern African country bordered by the Indian Ocean, with its capital in Maputo. The country has a...
South African Minister hails ties with China ahead of BRICS summit
The South African Minister of International Relations and cooperation spoke positively about bilateral relations between Moscow and Beijing, ahead of...
Idris Elba to relocate to Africa to promote film industry
Idris Elba, the renowned British actor known for his roles in The Wire and Luther, has announced his intention to...
CAF unveils financial report, projects net profit for next year
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released its 2022-2023 financial report and projected a net profit of $11.7 million for...
Fuel truck accident near Ugandan capital claims lives
A fuel truck lost control and exploded near Kampala on Tuesday, tragically killing at least 10 people. Despite the disaster,...
Indigenous Colombians support Biodiversity Action Plan at COP16 in Cali
Nearly 2,000 Indigenous people from southwestern Colombia gathered in Cali on Monday, October 21, in support of the government’s efforts...
Taiwan stands firm on office location amid South Africa’s relocation request
Taiwan has rejected South Africa's request to move its representative office from Pretoria, the capital, to Johannesburg, the country’s commercial...
Top 10 African countries where workers earn the highest average salaries
As Africa continues to grow economically, certain countries stand out for offering higher average salaries to their workforce. This trend...
Sudan’s paramilitary shoots down cargo jet in Darfur
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken responsibility for downing a cargo jet in the Malha region of Darfur,...
Gabon moves closer to restoring civilian government with upcoming constitutional referendum
Gabon is set to take a major step towards democratic governance as the country prepares for a referendum on November...