The African Union, alongside SADC, unveiled a statue honoring Tanzania’s Mwalimu Nyerere during the 37th AU Assembly, celebrating his Pan-Africanism, education philosophy, and legacy.
Nyerere statue unveiled at AU HQ, honoring Tanzania’s leader Read More »
South Africa’s pre-election budget hikes taxes on income, alcohol, and cigarettes, while increasing social grant spending to address poverty and unemployment amid slow growth and high debt.
S Africa hikes taxes, boosts social grants before May vote Read More »
New attacks in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique displace 13,000+ people, mostly children, as government downplays threat.
Thousands flee homes in Mozambique as unrest flares Read More »
France’s new Africa envoy, Jean-Marie Bockel, is discussing a “remodel” of the country’s military presence in Africa, starting with Ivory Coast, potentially leading to troop reductions.
Macron’s envoy unveils ‘remodel’ for French troops in Africa Read More »
Somalia and Turkey signed a 10-year defense deal to bolster Somalia’s navy and defend its coastline, amid a dispute with Ethiopia over a maritime agreement seen as violating its sovereignty.
Somalia bolsters navy with Turkish help, targets sea threats Read More »
UN calls for urgent action as millions in Sudan lack food, war disrupts harvests, famine looms.
Hunger looms in Sudan, UN warns of catastrophe Read More »
President Macky Sall, under pressure, pledges to schedule the vote promptly, but the new date is pending, causing concern among opposition candidates.
Senegal opposition blames Sall of being slow, fears power vacuum Read More »
Fearing a polio resurgence, Zimbabwe launches its largest vaccination drive in years, targeting over 4 million children.
Zimbabwe launches mass polio vaccination after detecting mutation Read More »
Facing manslaughter charges for the deaths of nearly 430 members, a Kenyan doomsday cult leader and his followers receive medical attention before trial.
Kenyan cult leader, followers get medical care before trial Read More »
South Africa’s May 29th election looms, with potential for the first-ever coalition government.
South Africa picks May 29th for key vote Read More »
