November 13
Gambia: Deputy Speaker Receives EU Delegation to Discuss Electoral Reforms
The Point
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Seedy S.K. Njie on Tuesday received in audience a high-ranking European Union (EU) delegation led by Ambassador-Designate Immaculada Roca I… Read more »
November 12
Africa: Marching Towards Doable Russia-Africa Amity
Ethiopian Herald
Being the ever transforming continent, Africa has been hunting development partners and allies with a view to fostering its growth and changes in all aspects centering a communal… Read more »
November 11
Africa: Russia- Africa Partnership Gains 'More and More' Strength
allAfrica
African ministers attending the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi have been assured of Russia's 'total support' to the continent in 'different sectors', reports the BBC. Read more »
Africa: Despite Tough Geopolitical Crosswinds, Global Leaders Advance on AI Governance and Other Key Topics at 2024 Paris Peace Forum [press release]
Paris Peace Forum
The election of Donald Trump changed the world - for a second time. Just days after U.S. vote, and as COP29 opens in Baku in a world more divided than ever, world leaders came… Read more »
Africa: Prince of Wales Launches Insurance Programme for Africa's Wildlife Rangers
Independent (Kampala)
In a week which saw a Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) ranger, Pte Jonathan Olara, succumb to a poacher's bullet while on patrol of a section of the vast Kidepo Valley Conservation… Read more »
South Africa: Russian, South African Companies Join Forces On Nuclear Energy in Africa
Namibian
Russian company Rosatom and South African AllWeld Nuclear and Industrial are joining forces to promote the sustainable development of nuclear energy in Africa. Read more »
Zimbabwe: UK Firm's Zim Lithium Project Stalled By Funding
The Herald
Premier African Minerals says operations at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum project in Insiza, Matabeleland South Province remain suspended as the company continues to navigate… Read more »
Africa: Russia, Africa Vow to Bypass Skewed Global System
The Herald
RussiaSIA and Africa have vowed to get rid of any dependence on global mechanisms controlled by the West, saying such measures as illegal sanctions and weaponisation of the United… Read more »
Liberia: Russia to Open Embassy in Liberia As Nations Deepen Diplomatic Ties
Liberian Investigator
Russia plans to open an embassy in Liberia as part of its effort to expand its diplomatic footprint across Africa, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced during the First… Read more »
November 09
West Africa: The Confederation of Sahel States and Their Struggle Against Neo-Colonialism [analysis]
People's Dispatch
Alex Anfruns analyzes the resistance of the people of the Sahel region against colonial domination and for prosperity Read more »
November 07
Africa: UK Sanctions Russia-Backed Wagner Group Successor Africa Corps
RFI
The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Has Won Back Chagos - but Not All of It. Why the Largest Island, Diego Garcia, Is So Important to the UK [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mauritius and the United Kingdom released a joint statement on 3 October 2024 announcing the UK's agreement to transfer the Chagos archipelago, including the island of Diego… Read more »
Africa: Two Wars, Climate Change - Trump Win Keeps World Guessing Over Next Move
Business Day Africa
Donald Trump's return to power has left the world guessing how his foreign policy would shape geopolitics at a time when three major risks--an Israel-Palestinian war, the… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Celebrates Membership of OIF in Accra
Ghanaian Times
The Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi, has assured that the government will collaborate with the Alliance Françaises to educate… Read more »
Sudan: Attending By French Media, Sudan's Ambassador to Paris Holds Press Conference On the Situation in the Country
SNA
Sudan's ambassador to Paris and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Dr. Khalid Mohamed Farah, held a press… Read more »
Ghana: Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs Congratulates Shirley Ayorkor Botchway
Ghanaian Times
The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has congratulated the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, for her election as the Secretary… Read more »
Zambia: Germany Hails Zambia's Governance Record
Times of Zambia
German Food and Agriculture Minister Cem Ozdemir says Zambia's good governance record has motivated his government to continue providing economic and financial assistance. Read more »
Namibia: Prince William Praises Namibia's Environmental Conservation Efforts At 2024 Earthshot Prize
Namibian
William, Prince of Wales, has praised Namibia's efforts in environmental conservation. Read more »
November 06
Nigeria: UK, Nigeria Agree On Strategic Partnership
Daily Trust
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have agreed on a strategic partnership that will elevate the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Russia Seeks Labour From Zim to Boost Human Capital
The Herald
Russia is seeking labour from Zimbabwe to boost its human capital, especially in the construction sector, which is experiencing a boom as the country defies Western sanctions. Read more »
November 05
Nigeria: Mourinho Asks Fenerbache to Give Osayi-Samuel New Improved Contract
This Day
Fenerbahçe Coach, Jose Mourinho, has asked the Turkish giants to give Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, a new and improved contract. Read more »
South Africa: UK Foreign Secretary Voices Concern to SA Counterpart About North Koreans Fighting Against Ukraine
Daily Maverick
At a meeting on Tuesday, David Lammy and Ronald Lamola agreed to strengthen collaboration on defence and security. Read more »
Africa: £86m of Support Catalysed For Earthshot Solutions as EarthShot Event Takes Place in Cape Town [press release]
The Earthshot Prize
Over £86M in value catalysed to date for Earthshot Prize solutions, up from £48M since launch of match-making platform Launchpad Read more »
Kenya: UK Mobilises Further Finance to Lower Cost of Borrowing for Kenyan SMEs
Capital FM
The British High Commission Nairobi has announced USD $5.2 million fund (KSH 667 million) to support Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, in another example of the… Read more »
Africa: Bishop Graham Usher's Call for Unity in Biodiversity and Climate Action
ACNS
The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has reflected on the COP 16 Biodiversity Conference, and looks ahead to the COP 29 Climate Conference. Read more »
