May 06
Nigeria: Opposition Party Rejects Proposal For U.S., France Military in Nigeria
Vanguard
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has opposed the relocation of United States and French military bases to Nigeria, warning of the dangers of compromising the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Says No to Foreign Military Bases After Niger Expulsions
Premium Times
Putschists in Niger who carried out a military coup last year ordered both French and US troops to leave the West African country. Read more »
Somalia: Turkish Food Aid to Injured Soldiers' Families in Mogadishu
Radio Dalsan
These soldiers were injured during a recent security operation and are currently undergoing treatment at the renowned Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital. Read more »
Liberia: EU Head of Delegation, Amb. Nona Deprez Emphasizes EU's Commitment to Liberia's Energy Sector [press release]
FrontPageAfrica
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three 33-kilovolt distribution networks and customer connections to the cities of Buchanan, Greenville and Barclayville, the… Read more »
May 03
Niger: Concerns Mount As Russian Troops Take Over US Base in Niger
RFI
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops - a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel American forces from the country. Read more »
Uganda: Sanctions - I've No Pussycat in UK, Says Speaker Among
Nile Post
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, says sanctions the UK slapped her with are politically motivated and whatever the case, she has nothing to lose because he does not even… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Speaker Faces Political and Economic Heat After UK Sanctions
Nile Post
The UK's recent sanctions against Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, and two former ministers have sent shockwaves through the country. Analysts are divided on the… Read more »
May 01
Ethiopia: Ethiopia 'Dismayed' By EU's Restriction of Visa Provisions to Ethiopians
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian government said it was "dismayed by the decision of the Council of the European Union to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law that regulates issuing of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives First UK Migrant Under New Voluntary Scheme
New Times
The government has confirmed that the United Kingdom sent its first asylum seeker to Rwanda on Monday, April 29 under a new voluntary program inked between both countries. Read more »
Rwanda: UK Sends First Voluntary Asylum Seeker to Rwanda
Vanguard
the first asylum seeker has been deported to Rwanda under Rishi Sunak's migrant crackdown. Read more »
Uganda: Why the EU's New Migration Pact Matters [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, and with European Parliament elections looming, the narrow passage earlier this month of the European Union's Migrant and Asylum Pact has… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Zim-Russia Relations Excellent'
The Herald
Russia's Ambassador to Zimbabwe has expressed satisfaction with the two countries' excellent bilateral relations, indicating that the two allies are now moving towards "exploring… Read more »
April 30
Uganda: UK Imposes Sanctions On Speaker, Others
Nile Post
The UK Government has slapped incredible raft of sanctions of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for exercising "corruption at its worst and that has no place in society." Read more »
April 29
Ethiopia: EU Restricts Visa Provisions for Ethiopian Nationals
VOA
The European Union is tightening visa rules for people from Ethiopia in response to what it says is a lack of cooperation from the Ethiopian government with the repatriation of… Read more »
Ethiopia: EU Halts Issuance of Visas To Ethiopians
Addis Standard
The Council of the European Union decided today "to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law that regulates the issuing of visas to Ethiopian nationals." Read more »
Namibia: Belgium's King Phillipe in Windhoek Today
New Era
Belgium's King Phillipe will arrive in Windhoek this afternoon on a five-day State visit. Read more »
April 28
West Africa: From Ecowas and G-5 Sahel Force to Alliance of Sahel States - Russianisation Versus African Solutions
This Day
Nigeria's President, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, opened the 2-Day African Counter-Terrorism Summit on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria. Read more »
April 26
Rwanda: Rwandan Opposition Deplores UK Deportation Deal As 'Modern Slavery'
RFI
A British law to send unwanted migrants to Rwanda, which passed this week after months of wrangling, has generated fierce criticism at home and abroad. In Rwanda, opponents of the… Read more »
April 25
Kenya: President Ruto Hails MPs for Ratifying Kenya-EU Economic Pact
Capital FM
President William Ruto says trade and investment between Kenya and at least 27 European Union States is expected to improve after the National Assembly on Wednesday ratified the… Read more »
April 24
Somalia: Somali PM Hosts Dinner for Turkish Navy Officers, Marking New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
Shabelle
In a significant display of the strengthening ties between Somalia and Turkey, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, hosted a dinner for… Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: UN Leaders Warn of Harm from UK-Rwanda Asylum Law
allAfrica
The heads of two UN agencies have again rung the alarm on the harmful impact the passage of the "Safety of Rwanda" Bill by the UK Parliament will have on global… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's New Leader Calls for a Rethink of the Country's Relationship With the EU
RFI
Senegal's new leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for a rethink of the country's relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel. Read more »
Somalia: Historic Arrival of Turkish Warship in Mogadishu Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations
Shabelle
In a significant display of military cooperation and partnership, the first Turkish warship has docked at the port of Mogadishu, Somalia. This momentous occasion coincides with a… Read more »
Liberia: I. Coast Cocoa Trade Destroying Liberian Forest-Report
New Dawn
An investigation by Côte d'Ivoire NGO suggests that the European Union law on deforestation urgently needs to be implemented to significantly strengthen supply chain… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Archaeologist Gets U.S.$2,6m Grant
The Herald
Zimbabwean archaeologist Shadreck Chirikure, who is Edward Hall Professor of Archaeological Science at the University of Oxford, is among four outstanding research leaders awarded… Read more »