Algeria outlines licensing opportunities for 2024 bid round
Alegria’s upstream regulator the National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources has outlined specifications for the first tender in...
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Gabon launches campaign for constitutional referendum
The campaign for the constitutional referendum scheduled for November 16 has officially begun in Gabon, according to media reports. Gabonese...
Moroccan firm, Thales Alenia partner to boost telecom service
A Moroccan company, Panafsat, and Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67 percent) and Leonardo (33 percent), has...
Banjul Mayor Malick Lowe celebrates completion of three pivotal sessions related to VLR
Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, announced today the successful completion of three pivotal sessions related to the Voluntary Local Review...
Frequent coach changes hinder progress of Black — CAF
CAF Senior Media Officer Ibrahim Sannie Daara has pinpointed the frequent changes in coaching staff as a significant factor behind...
ECOWAS workshop in Suleja aims to strengthen humanitarian response coordination in West Africa
A four-day workshop on monitoring, evaluation, and financial reporting of humanitarian interventions in West Africa opened on November 5, 2024,...
Rwanda,Nigeria strengthen economic ties with new trade partnership
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Nigeria and Rwanda Private Sector Federation (PSF) have signed a Memorandum of...
Egypt legalizes nearly 300 churches in stride toward religious inclusivity
Egyptian government has legalized 293 previously unlicensed Christian churches and service buildings. The decision, made last month in a cabinet...
Democrats in Kenya fear what the next four years will hold, after Trump’s U.S. election win
Members of Democrats Abroad - Kenya had been waiting for U.S. election results in the capital’s Westlands area, setting their...
Top 6 most visited countries in Africa
Africa is known for its diverse culture, rich history, and remarkable natural beauty, attracting millions of tourists each year. Here...
African leaders congratulate Trump on U.S. election victory
A series of African leaders have congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. presidential election. They include the President of...
South Africa, UK sign bilateral agreements, agree to bolster trade and defence ties
UK foreign secretary David Lammy has signed bilateral agreements in Cape Town with his South African counterpart. The talks he...
Rwanda bans petrol motorbike taxis to drive electric transition
Rwanda has announced that petrol-driven motorbike taxis will no longer be registered in the capital, Kigali, starting next year. This...
Zimbabwe bans police from using mobile phones while on duty
Zimbabwe's government has banned "with immediate effect" police officers from using mobile phones while working. The ban is contained in...
Mozambique’s President urges an end to deadly protests against recent election results
The president of Mozambique on Tuesday urged for an end to protests against recent election results. Filipe Nyusi said he...
Deadly food poisoning sparks xenophobic shop attacks in South
A spate of deaths in South Africa following outbreaks of food poisoning have sparked violence directed at African migrant shopkeepers...
Equatorial Guinea takes steps to safeguard national integrity
The government of Equatorial Guinea has announced temporary restrictions on multimedia sharing through mobile data on WhatsApp. The restriction follows...
Algerian-French writer Kamel Daoud wins top French literary prize
Algerian-French novelist Kamel Daoud was awarded the Goncourt prize, a prestigious literary distinction among French-speaking authors. He emerged Monday (Nov....
OPEC extends oil output cuts by one month until the end of December
Saudi Arabia and allied oil producing countries on Sunday said they would postpone a plan to gradually increase oil output...
Bukavu music festival dedicated to peace in eastern DRC
The third edition of Festiras, a Rap and Slam festival, has ended in the city of Bukavu in the eastern...
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Project progresses toward boosting African energy integration
The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project has reached a significant milestone with the land acquisition and resettlement phase, according to Nigerian...
Ghana: ETAP secures insurtech license, access with Hollard partnership
ETAP, a rising insurtech firm, has made strides in expanding African insurance accessibility by obtaining Ghana’s first operational license from...
“Almost one million mpox vaccines allocated to Africa” — WHO
The World Health Organization on Friday said almost a million doses of mpox vaccines have been allocated to nine countries...
Tanzania reaches food self-sufficiency milestone as AfDB President Adesina urges investment in Africa
Tanzania has achieved an extraordinary 128% food self-sufficiency, setting a benchmark for food security across Africa. President Samia Suluhu Hassan...
Agricultural Bank of Egypt sees loan portfolio surge to EGP 80.3 billion in Q3 2024
The Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE) reported significant growth in the third quarter of 2024, with its loan portfolio reaching...
Turkiye expands African partnerships
Turkey is deepening its connections with Africa through a strategic mix of defense African partnerships, economic agreements, and educational initiatives....
Ghana: Cocoa farmers demand fair prices, sustainable practices
Ghanaian cocoa farmers are advocating for improved pricing and sustainable practices, submitting a formal grievance with Cocobod, the state cocoa...
Egyptian activists call for scrutiny over arms shipment docked at Alexandria Port
Egyptian activists have called for the Egyptian government to investigate the MV Kathrin, a German-flagged vessel carrying military-grade explosives reportedly...
TotalEnergies commits to advancing clean energy solutions in Uganda
At the 2024 Renewable Energy Conference (REC24) held in Kampala, TotalEnergies reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Uganda’s energy security and...
Nigerian University launches Africa-focused leadership centre to shape future leaders
Covenant University, Nigeria has launched an Africa-focused leadership development centre aimed at equipping Nigerian students with essential skills for addressing...
Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power
Voters in Botswana have rejected the country’s long-serving governing party in a result that marks a political earthquake in the...
Kenyan Court approves new Deputy President
A high court in Kenya Thursday, October 31 gave the green light for a new deputy president to take office...
New borehole project brings hope to women gardeners in Banjulnding
A new 8,000-litre capacity borehole has been inaugurated at Banjulnding Women’s Garden, delivering a vital water source to thousands of...
South Africa projects wider deficits, rising debt despite improved growth
South Africa government forecasted higher budget deficits and debt for the next three years, even as improved electricity supply suggests...
Social media restricted in Mozambique as opposition disputes election results
Access to Social media in Mozambique was restricted for the second time in a week on Thursday, a global internet...
ECOWAS Officials Attended the Inauguration of The West African College of Physicians (WACP) Hotel Complex in Abuja, Nigeria
On Wednesday 30 October 2024, Dr. Melchior Athanase Joël C. AISSI, Director General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO),...
Botswana counts votes after pivotal election
People in Botswana are waiting for results of Wednesday's election which could extend the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)'s 58-year rule....
Botswana’s President Masisi votes in national election
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi cast his vote on Wednesday in an election that will determine whether he will serve a...
Former militiamen members seek peace, reintegration in DRC
In Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, the war has left deep scars. But amid the ruins, a glimmer of hope...
ECOWAS,Ecobank launch capacity building program to support businesswomen
The ECOWAS-Ecobank Capacity Building Programme for Businesswomen was officially launched in Abuja, marking a crucial step towards reducing gender inequality...
Goodluck Jonathan leads African Union observers in Botswana’s elections
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, as part of the African Union Election Observation Mission, played a significant role in monitoring...
Botswana goes to the polls as the country faces economic challenges
Botswana goes to the polls on Wednesday in a vote that will determine whether the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)...
Senior Malawi politician accused of plotting to kill President Lazarus Chakwera
A leading member of Malawi’s opposition has been charged with plotting to kill the country's President, Lazarus Chakwera. Patricia Kaliati,...
The Competition Authorities of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) Strengthen Their Collaboration
In order to better contribute to the creation of a competitive framework and consumer protection, the Regional Economic Communities (RECs)...
France, Morocco sign deals worth over €10 billion to improve partnership
France and Morocco signed agreements worth up to €10 billion during President Macron's visit aimed at improving strained relations. The...
Togo football legend Emmanuel Adebayor marks retirement in Lomé match
Togolese football legend, Emmanuel Adebayor, took to the pitch one last time on Sunday for a gala match in Lomé...
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha breaks men’s half-marathon world record
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha made every second count as he broke the men's half-marathon record by just one second Sunday....
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...
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...