African leaders have ushered in the New Year with calls for peace, unity, and cooperation, acknowledging the significant challenges facing their nations and the broader region.
African leaders pledge commitment to peace, regional cooperation Read More »
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a major attack on a military base in Somalia’s Puntland region.
Islamic State claims attack on Somali military base Read More »
In 2024, the number of migrants crossing the Channel to the UK increased by 25 percent compared to the previous year, raising challenges for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government.
Migrant crossings to the UK up 25% in 2024 Read More »
Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, developed by BP and partners, has achieved a significant milestone with the production of its first gas in Senegal and Mauritania.
First gas flows from BP’s GTA project in Senegal and Mauritania Read More »
A Congolese military tribunal sentenced 13 soldiers to death on charges including murder, looting, and desertion, reflecting a crackdown on military discipline amidst ongoing conflict in the east.
Military tribunal in DR Congo hands down 13 death sentences Read More »
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to establish a National Credit Guarantee Company in May 2025 to enhance credit access for businesses and individuals.
Nigeria to launch credit guarantee company in May Read More »
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed a minister who called African soldiers who fought for France in colonial times “traitors.”
Minister dismissed for calling African soldiers ‘traitors’ in Sene... Read More »
The Sudanese Ministry of Health has reported that the death toll from the cholera outbreak has risen to 1,316, with over 49,000 cases identified.
Sudan’s cholera epidemic claims over 1,300 lives Read More »
Islamic State militants launched a suicide attack on a military base in Puntland, Somalia, but were successfully repelled by security forces.
ISIS claims responsibility for attack on Somali base Read More »
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has signed a law abolishing the death penalty, a significant development for the country that has not carried out an execution in nearly two decades.
Zimbabwe joins global movement to abolish capital punishment Read More »
