Senegal: France Hands Back Two Out of Five Army Bases to Senegal

Two of the five French army bases in Senegal were officially handed over to the local authorities on Friday. It's the first step towards a complete withdrawal of French military… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Mineral Contract With China Slammed By NGOs Citing 'Major Losses'

A controversial mining deal between the DRC and China has come under the spotlight, as NGOs and civil society groups warn of financial losses and lack of transparency, one year… Read more »

Comoros: Anger Flares in Comoros As Residents Endure Cost of Living and Energy Crises

Anger is mounting on the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros over the rising cost of living and the price of staple goods as Ramadan gets underway. The country is also in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Slams UK 'Betrayal' As Sanctions Pile Up From Canada, Germany Over DRC Conflict

A week after the announcement of British sanctions against Rwanda for its involvement alongside the M23 in the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kigali is… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia Opposition Figures Go On Trial On State Security Charges

The trial of several prominent Tunisian opposition figures accused of national security offences opened on Tuesday, with rights groups denouncing the case as politically motivated. Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Grant Cuts Could Affect Two Million Worldwide, Disrupt HIV Aid in Kenya

NGOs warn that at least two million people worldwide will be affected by the cancellation of US grants. In Kenya, access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and community-led… Read more »

Congo-Brazzaville: Madagascar and Congo-Brazzaville Team Up to Protect Vanishing Forests

Congo-Brazzaville and Madagascar are combining efforts to protect their primary forests, which support rich ecosystems and rare wildlife but face increasing threats from… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Reels As U.S. Suspends Aid Amid Ongoing War

Sudan has been hit hard by the United States' decision to suspend development aid to the poorest countries. The country has been plunged into a destructive war since April 2023.… Read more »

Senegal: Wolof Academy App Bridges Language Gap With Online Courses

With the rise of language learning apps, the Wolof Academy is stepping up to meet the demand by offering online courses and virtual classes of Wolof, the language spoken by almost… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Ugandan Army Deploys to Town in Northeast DR Congo Amid Fears of Wider Conflict

The Ugandan army confirmed Sunday it has sent troops to another town in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight local armed groups, amid fears a raging conflict could… Read more »

Egypt: Egyptian Authorities Reject Attempts to Form Parallel Government in Sudan

Egypt rejected on Sunday attempts aimed at establishing a rival government in Sudan, warning that such moves jeopardised the "unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity" of the… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Laments G20 Stalemate As Key Officials Skip Talks

South Africa voiced dismay that Group of 20 (G20) talks it hosted on global economic issues ended without consensus, after top officials from several countries skipped it and… Read more »

Sudan: UN Condemns RSF's Parallel Government in Sudan As 'Hellscape' Emerges

Members of the United Nations Security Council condemned the creation of a parallel government in Sudan by the militia group, Rapid Support Forces, and its allies. A UN envoy told… Read more »

Africa: Africa and War in Ukraine - From Strategic Neutrality to Pro-Russian Realignment

As Ukraine marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, Africa has become a strategic issue for both Moscow and Kyiv, with countries on the continent adjusting their stance… Read more »

Ghana: Desperate Journeys - Ghanian Youth Risk Death for a Future in Europe

Despite the risks, many Africans, including Ghanaians, continue to embark on perilous journeys across the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea in search of better opportunities… Read more »

Africa: France Hands Over Port-Bouët Military Camp to the Ivorian Army

In a symbolic ceremony this Thursday, France will officially transfer control of the Port-Bouët military camp to the Ivorian army. This marks a significant milestone in the… Read more »

Algeria: French Culture Minister's 'Historic' Visit to Western Sahara Angers Algeria

France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati became on Monday the first French official to make a formal visit to the Western Sahara, a sign of Paris's recognition of Moroccan… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Probes Fatal Shooting of Openly Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks

Police in South Africa are investigating the death of Muhsin Hendricks. Recognised as the world's first openly gay imam, Hendricks was shot dead Saturday in the southern city of… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: How Drones Are Transforming Agriculture in Côte d'Ivoire

In Côte d'Ivoire, where agriculture accounts for 20 percent of GDP, the sector is gradually modernising and adopting new technologies to improve efficiency - notably drones,… Read more »

Africa: Presidents Kagame and Tshisekedi Absent from AU Summit

Neither Rwandan President Paul Kagame nor his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi attended Friday's AU meeting. Read more »

Africa: African Union Summit Opens As Conflicts Rage On the Continent

African heads of state are gathering for their annual summit in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa this weekend, with escalating conflict in the DRC, the war and resulting humanitarian… Read more »

Nigeria: London High Court Probes Shell Over Niger Delta Pollution Claims

The High Court in London commenced a hearing to address allegations that the oil company Shell has polluted vast areas of the Niger Delta in Nigeria, particularly in regions… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Unites Against Trump As U.S. Freezes Aid Over Land Reform

The government and all political parties in South Africa are now uniting in their opposition to Donald Trump. The American President has announced a freeze on all aid to the… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan War Is World's 'Worst Humanitarian Crisis', the African Union Says

African Union officials have described Sudan's civil war the "worst humanitarian crisis in the world" and warned it was leaving hundreds of thousands of children malnourished. This… Read more »

Africa: Why the African Continent Has a Role to Play in Developing AI

Heads of state, top government officials, and scientists from around 100 countries have gathered in Paris for a two-day international summit on developing artificial intelligence… Read more »