Burkina Faso: Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Quit International Francophone Organisation

As French-speaking countries celebrate International Francophone Day, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have this week announced their withdrawal from the International Organisation of… Read more »

Africa: What Is International Francophonie Day?

Held on 20 March, International Francophonie Day - or, in the spirit of the day, Journée internationale de la francophonie - celebrates the French language, spoken by more… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi's Economic Crisis Pushes Prices Beyond the Reach of Struggling Population

Lilongwe, Milawi - In Milawi's capital city of Lilongwe, Charles Kabenan desciribed his recent experience when visiting a shop to purchase building materials. The previous day, the… Read more »

Africa: French Billionaire Bolloré Targeted in African Ports Corruption Case

African civil society groups have filed a complaint against French billionaire Vincent Bolloré, his son Cyrille and Bolloré Group for alleged money laundering and… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi and Kagame Meet in Qatar for Crisis Talks On Eastern DRC

The face-to-face meeting between Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame took place on Tuesday in Qatar, mediated by the emir, in an attempt to find a solution to the security crisis in… Read more »

Nigeria/Cameroon: 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - Cameroon Draw in Eswatini As Nigeria Face Oblivion

Cameroon opened the door for Libya, Cape Verde or Angola to take control of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group following a shock 0-0 draw in Eswatini on Wednesday night. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Clashes Intensify As Army Reinforcements Arrive and Paramilitaries Hold the Palace

Fierce fighting continues in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. Government army troops from the south have now joined forces already stationed near the presidential palace, which… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire's Voter Roll Reaches 8.7 Million Amid Opposition Demands for Revision

Nearly 8.7 million voters are on the provisional electoral roll in Côte d'Ivoire this year, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced on Monday. The IEC officially… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Says Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Belgium, As EU Announces Sanctions

Rwanda announced on Monday it is severing diplomatic ties with Belgium, saying the European nation had "consistently undermined" Kigali during the ongoing conflict in the… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Ex-President Sall 'Could Face Charges' Following Public Finances Report

In Senegal, a report by the Court of Auditors on the management of public finances under former president Macky Sall could see him facing charges, in a first for the country. Read more »

Southern Africa: Southern African Bloc Decides to End Military Mission in DR Congo

The southern African regional bloc has decided to end its military deployment to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where it lost at least a dozen soldiers in conflict there… Read more »

Africa: Trump Freezes U.S.-Funded Media Outlets Including Voice of America

President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday began making deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming, with the organization's director… Read more »

Africa: African Book Fair in Paris Celebrates Diversity of Diaspora Voices

The fourth edition of the African Book Fair is under way in Paris, with Diaspora Travels as its theme. Cameroon and Brazil are the guests of honour during the three-day event,… Read more »

Rwanda/Congo-Kinshasa: PSG Fans' Petition Keeps Spotlight On Rwanda's Role in DRC and Cash to Top Clubs

Events in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have thrown into sharp focus sponsorship deals involving the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the French football champions… Read more »

South Africa: U.S. Expels South African Ambassador, Saying He 'Hates' Trump

The US decision to expel South Africa's ambassador was "regrettable," the office of the South African president said Saturday, after Washington's top diplomat accused the envoy of… Read more »

Ethiopia: France's Foreign Ministry Warns Tourists to Steer Clear of Tigray in Ethiopia

France's foreign ministry on Thursday warned its citizens to avoid travelling to Tigray in northern Ethiopia following clashes between factions of the Tigray People's Liberation… Read more »

Angola: Angola Indicates M23 Rebels Are Ready to Begin Direct Peace Talks On 18 March

Direct peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will begin in the Angolan capital on 18 March, Angola's presidency said in a statement on Wednesday. The… Read more »

Angola: Angola Pushes for Direct Talks Between Kinshasa and M23 in DRC Crisis

As Angola continues to act as a mediator in the crisis in eastern DRC, President Lourenço is working on bringing about direct negotiations between Kinshasa and the M23. Read more »

Africa: Motsepe Wins Second Term As Head of Confederation of African Football

Billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe was confirmed on Wednesday as African football's top administrator for four years. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire Strengthen Ties With Joint Maritime Patrols

Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire have reached an agreement to conduct regular joint inspections along their shared international maritime boundary, in compliance with the ruling of… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Army Chief Says Troops Deployed to South Sudan's Capital

Ugandan special forces have been deployed to South Sudan's capital Juba, the Ugandan army chief said Tuesday, after rising tensions threatened a fragile peace agreement between… Read more »

Chad: Chad Extends Detention of RFI Journalist, As Lawyers Denounce 'Crackdown'

An RFI correspondent and a national TV journalist have been detained in Chad in a move condemned by press freedom advocates as part of a broader crackdown on dissent. Read more »

Africa: Contemporary African Culture Centre to Open in Paris After Four-Year Delay

A centre dedicated to contemporary African culture is set to open its doors in Paris in September. The Maison des Mondes Africains - or MansA - was announced by President Emmanuel… Read more »

Senegal: Visual Retelling of Thiaroye Massacre Sheds New Light On French Colonial Atrocity

Twenty years ago, French photographer Yves Monteil was driving in Senegal when he passed a military cemetery in Thiaroye, in the suburbs of Dakar. Friends told him it was the… Read more »

Africa: Réunion Island Company Revives Ancient Fermentation Technique to Boost Health

Pot en Ciel Kreol is an artisanal cannery based on France's Réunion Island. Combining local agriculture with the ancient technique of lacto-fermentation, the company aims to… Read more »