UN seeks $1.42b to aid Somalia in 2025
The United Nations has launched a $1.42 billion humanitarian appeal to assist 4.6 million people in Somalia in 2025.
Barrick threatens Mali ops over gold block
Barrick Gold has threatened to suspend its operations in Mali due to ongoing disputes with the government over a new mining code and the blocking of gold shipments.
UN warns of Sudan crisis’s impact
The UN has warned that the international community is not fully grasping the severity of the ongoing crisis in Sudan.
The Sahara desert: A colossal and ever-expanding giant
The Sahara Desert, renowned for its extreme climate, holds a title that few other landscapes can rival
South Sudan launches 2025 humanitarian response plan
South Sudan has launched a humanitarian appeal for $1.7 billion to assist 5.4 million of its most vulnerable citizens in 2025.
Technical teams assess damage at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after fire
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) declared force majeure after the fire severely damaged the reservoirs
Cameroon warns of financial crisis in Central Africa
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has warned of a potential financial crisis in Central Africa, urging immediate action to address declining net external reserves and other economic challenges.
South Africa marks reconciliation day amid challenges
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the country’s ongoing challenges in achieving reconciliation, despite significant progress made since the end of apartheid.
Clashes renew in eastern DR Congo after failed peace summit
The M23 has made territorial gains, raising concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
ECOWAS sets timeline for coup-affected nations’ exit
The announcement, made by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray during a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, reflects the bloc’s struggle to maintain unity amidst mounting challenges
UN seeks $1.42B for Somalia humanitarian aid in 2025
UN humanitarian agency says drought, conflict could be among key risks in 2025
Uganda orders govt to pay LRA war crime victims
A Ugandan court has ordered the government to pay compensation to victims of LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo, who was convicted of war crimes.
Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte
The powerful storm brought winds exceeding 225 km/h (140 mph), flattening entire communities and leaving tens of thousands homeless in the French Indian Ocean territory
Africa: The cocoa powerhouse of the world
Africa produces approximately 70% of the world’s cocoa beans
West African military states enable visa-free travel amid ECOWAS rift
The announcement follows escalating tensions between the three states and ECOWAS after military coups in Mali (2020), Burkina Faso (2022), and Niger (2023)
Guinea opposition slams junta over transition delays
The junta, led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, claimed that the conditions necessary for completing the transition remain unmet
NCP’s internal divisions may hold key to ending Sudan’s conflict
Analysts have also noted growing tensions between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Sudan’s Islamist factions
One dead, dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes near Greek island
In separate rescue efforts on Saturday, a Malta-flagged cargo ship saved 47 migrants from a boat located about 40 nautical miles from Gavdos
Rwanda’s Kagame officially bids to host Formula 1 Grand Prix
If approved, the race will take place on a newly designed circuit near the upcoming Bugesera International Airport outside Kigali
Nigeria, Angola, and Algeria: Powerhouses in the global energy market
Africa’s oil-rich nations, notably Nigeria, Angola, and Algeria, continue to play a pivotal role
Africa: A diamond powerhouse sparkling on the global stage
Africa continues to dominate the global diamond industry, producing an estimated 75% of the world’s diamonds
AU chair candidates demand UN security council seats
Raila Odinga, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, and Richard Randriamandrato are vying for the position of African Union Chairperson.
Moroccans protest in solidarity with Gaza
Moroccans continue their weekly protests in support of Gaza, denouncing Israeli aggression and criticizing normalization efforts with Israel.
UN extends sanctions against al-Shabaab until February 2025
The Security Council renewed sanctions against al-Shabaab, including new measures to enforce an arms embargo and disrupt the group’s finances and operations.
Ramaphosa hosts German president in Pretoria
South African President Ramaphosa hosted German President Steinmeier in Pretoria to strengthen ties and mark the 30th anniversary of democracy and the Berlin Wall’s fall.
UN secures $118M to address Africa’s displacement crisis
Number of displaced people in Eastern Africa has doubled over the past 4 years, rising to 26.5 million this year
Erdogan offers to mediate Sudan-UAE dispute in call with Burhan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan expresses Ankara’s desire to ensure peace in Sudan and to prevent it from becoming area of foreign intervention