Former Gabon’s president Ali Bongo steps away from politics, calls for national reconciliation
In a significant step towards national reconciliation, Former Gabon’s president, Ali Bongo, has announced his retirement from politics, a year...
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Finance Minister clarifies OIC vehicle procurement process, highlights transparency and strategic financing
Finance Minister Seedy Keita addressed the National Assembly yesterday, offering a detailed explanation of the procurement and financing process for...
Lawyer appeals death sentenced for 3 Americans convicted in DRC coup attempt
The lawyer representing three American citizens sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for their involvement in...
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed support for Comoros following President Assoumani’s recovery from assassination attempt
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt has reaffirmed his country’s steadfast support for the security and stability of Comoros after...
Senegal focuses on growth stabilization, electoral preparedness ahead of November elections
Despite concerns over economic challenges, Senegal remains focused on stabilizing growth and preparing for the upcoming parliamentary elections on November...
Zimbabwe to cull elephants to address food shortages, manage wildlife population
Zimbabwe’s wildlife authority has announced plans to cull around 200 elephants as part of a broader strategy to address food...
Cape Town plans $2.42bn investment to create 135,000 jobs
Cape Town is making a bold move towards economic growth with a planned investment of $2.42 billion in infrastructure projects...
Morocco strengthens border security to maintain order and safety near Ceuta
On Monday, September 16, Morocco significantly increased its border security near the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, with scores of security...
Kaps Fungaroo, Fred Bamwine emphasize inclusive development and citizen engagement
Kaps Fungaroo, MP Emeritus, and Fred Bamwine, Commissioner, recently spoke about the importance of inclusive development, citizen participation, and the...
Authorities take swift action against alleged labor violations at Babel restaurant in Menlyn
In a decisive move to address labor concerns, authorities arrested at least three individuals during a raid at Babel restaurant...
Sierra Leone-born ballerina Michaela DePrince, known for starring in Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade,’ passes away at 29
Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a renowned ballerina born during Sierra Leone’s civil war, who rose to international fame and danced in...
Uganda bridges digital divide with innovative internet hubs
A tech-led charity organization is making strides in central Uganda by addressing the digital gap in remote communities through the...
US supports two permanent seats for African nations on UN Security Council
In a significant step toward global equity, the United States announced its backing for two permanent seats for African countries...
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to boost fight against disease in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday its first-ever approval of a vaccine for mpox, marking a crucial step...
Senegal to hold early elections on November 17 as President Faye seeks parliamentary majority
Six months into his presidency, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for early elections to be held on November 17th after...
South Africa’s coalition government sees Afrikaans conflict as manageable, says DA leader
John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA), assured the public that while disagreements are expected in the country’s...
Gambia ranks among top ten African countries with strongest import cover
The Gambia has been recognized as one of the top ten African countries with the strongest import cover, thanks to...
AAWIC to host special virtual screening during 79th United Nations General Assembly Week
The African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) is set to host a special virtual screening side event during the 79th...
Workers call off protest that grounded flights at Kenya’s main airport
Kenya's airport workers' union has called off a strike that grounded flights in the country's main airport on Wednesday over...
Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye promises to combat human trafficking after deadly shipwreck
Three days after a devastating shipwreck off the coast of Mbour, which claimed the lives of over 125 people, search...
Senegal empowers youth to preserve coastal environments through educational initiative
In a remarkable effort to protect Senegal’s coastline and engage the youth, the Senegal Youth Consortium (CJS) has launched a...
Mpox awareness,vaccine rollout bring hope in DR Congo
Despite challenges, medical workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province are hopeful as awareness about mpox grows...
Daylight Africa Week 2024 wraps up with hope and empowerment for African communities
The third annual Daylight Africa Week, an initiative focused on promoting tourism, cultural exchange, and economic empowerment across Africa, successfully...
Davido thrills fans at Ethiopia’s New Year celebration with electrifying performance
Addis Ababa – Renowned Afrobeat artist Davido delighted thousands of fans in Addis Ababa during Ethiopia’s New Year celebration as...
Kenya’s youth adopt new style of anti-Ruto activism through grassroots civic education
Kenya’s youth have adopted a new form of activism, focusing on grassroots civic education to raise awareness about alleged corruption...
Banjul, Brooklyn Park bridge cities, forge stronger ties
Rohey Malick-Lowe, the Mayor of Banjul, shared an insightful update on her Facebook page about a significant diplomatic engagement with...
Education under siege as over 14,000 schools closed in West, Central Africa
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has reported that violence and insecurity have forced the closure of more than 14,000 schools...
Egypt commits to relentless pursuit of Gaza ceasefire
Egyptian and Danish officials convened in Cairo on Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions and prevent...
Ethiopia’s new VAT law aims to broaden tax base, enhance economic growth
Ethiopia’s newly introduced VAT law, aimed at expanding the country’s tax base, has the potential to bring significant growth and...
Tanzanian president calls for investigation into killing of opposition figure
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has condemned the tragic death of Mohamed Ali Kibao, a senior member of the opposition...
ECOWAS, media leaders unite to tackle misinformation, propel West African integration
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), initiated...
Algeria president Abdelmadjid Tebboune joins challengers in criticising poll irregularities
Just hours after he was declared winner of Algeria’s presidential election with 94.7 per cent of the vote, President Abdelmadjid...
Kenyan government enhances safety measures in schools after tragic fire
The Kenyan government is taking swift action to improve safety in boarding schools after a tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha...
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune secures re-election amid turnout concerns
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected for a second term with an overwhelming 94.65% of the vote, according to...
Gambians rally behind Madi Jobarteh’s petition to block Tangara’s bid for Commonwealth Secretary-General
Gambian human rights activist Madi Jobarteh has ignited a nationwide debate by submitting a petition urging the Commonwealth Secretariat to...
President Xi Jinping commits Y200m to boost development initiatives in Gambia
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced a commitment of 200 million Yen to The Gambia during a pivotal meeting. The...
Mpox: DRC health centers overwhelmed, authorities seek urgent need for vaccines
Democratic Republic Of Congo Inside a tent originally built to house cholera patients, hundreds of individuals infected with Mpox are...
Egypt ready to meet Cape Verde in AFCON qualifying match
The Pharaohs of Egypt will on Friday meet Cape Verde at the Cairo International Stadium as both teams kick off...
Paris plans to name sports venue after late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei
The city of Paris wants to honour the late Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue after...
Nigerian DJ Cuppy secures fourth degree from London School of Economics
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy, has celebrated a remarkable academic feat by earning her fourth degree from...
UN experts call for expanded arms embargo, impartial force in Sudan
U.N.-backed human rights investigators on Friday urged the creation of an “independent and impartial force” to protect civilians in Sudan’s...
Breaking News: Kenya school fire kills 17, Injures 13
A fire in a dormitory in Kenya school killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, police said Friday. There...
Germany proposes Rwanda migrant deportation plan
Barely two months after Britain’s new Labour government scrapped plans to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda, Germany has proposed adopting...
How Nigeria seeks to improve passport global ranking through ICAO PKD enrollment
The Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced Nigeria’s enrollment in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD)...
The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo
The first batch of mpox vaccine arrived in Congo's capital on Thursday, the country's authorities said, three weeks after the...
Rebecca Cheptegei: Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner over land dispute
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80% of her...
African nations losing 5% of their GDP to climate change – Report
African nations are losing up to 5% of their GDP every year as they bear a heavier burden than the...
MultiChoice expands global reach of African stories
In an opening speech at MIPAfrica, Nomsa Philiso, CEO of General Entertainment at MultiChoice Group, highlighted the growing global presence...