West Africa
East Africa
Diaspora Africa
Ivory Coast ends decades-long French military presence
Ivory Coast has announced the departure of French troops by January 2025, marking the end of a decades-long military presence in the country. This decision...
Gambia: Mayor Malick-Lowe nominated to UCLG Standing Committee on Gender Equality
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has announced her nomination to serve as a member of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Standing Committee...
Biden’s Africa visit to promote us-backed railway
President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Africa next week, starting in Angola, to promote the Lobito Corridor railway project, a US-backed initiative spanning Angola,...
Chad’s government ends defense cooperation agreement with France
Chad's government ends defense cooperation agreement with France Chad's government is ending a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the...
Italy, Tunisia strengthen business ties through new digital platform
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), in partnership with the Italian Embassy in Tunis, the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Crafts (Utica), and other organizations,...
Opinion
OpED: When Prisons Become Crime Hubs: The Chilling Case of Inmates Running Robbery Rings in Benin
In a shocking revelation that should send chills down the spine of every Nigerian, an armed robbery in Benin City on January 3, 2025, has...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Bringing More Jobs to Every Borough, Block, and Neighborhood
Every day, New Yorkers work hard to build a better future for themselves and their families. They want a chance to get ahead, to buy...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Making New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family
Last week in Harlem, the neighborhood where generations of Black families have flourished, I reported to New Yorkers on the state of our city and...
Prof Omoteso’s rise to deputy vice-chancellor at UK’s Anglia Ruskin University redefines global standards
Photo Source: Anglia Ruskin University Nigerians abroad continue to shatter ceilings and redefine global standards, leaving indelible marks across industries. The recent appointment of Professor...
Ivory Coast’s expulsion of French troops signals the end of an era
Ivory Coast’s decision to expel French troops from its soil marks a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between Africa and its former colonial powers....
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: 2024 — A Record Year of Delivering for New Yorkers
When I was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City, I promised to “Get Stuff Done.” That has been our focus ever...
Central Africa
M23 Rebels Kill North Kivu Governor Amid Escalating Violence in Congo
Photo Source: Google In a devastating blow to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Major General Peter Cirimwami, the military governor of North Kivu...
Low turnout as Chad’s general election faces opposition boycott
Chadians headed to the polls on Sunday in a general election, described by the government as a significant step towards ending three years of military...
UN commends Uganda’s progress in sustainable development data production
UN commends Uganda’s progress in sustainable development data production KAMPALA — Uganda has received commendation from the United Nations for its significant strides in producing...
Uganda: Govt intervention leads to significant fuel price drop
Fuel prices are dropping steadily across Uganda following decisive government action, says Ms. Beatrice Akello Akori, State Minister for Economic Planning. Speaking after a meeting...
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 with the Court of Appeal...
