Turkey has ‘no intention of colonization’ in Africa
Authorities in North African nation provide all kinds of cooperation to help boost investment
More than 1000 irregular migrants apprehended in Senegal in 2 weeks
A patrol boat intercepted the 118 would-be migrants off the coast of Saint-Louis in the country’s north, the statement said.
Sudan’s weather: A changing landscape
One of the most noticeable changes in Sudan’s weather has been the shifting rainfall patterns
64 killed in 2 terror attacks in Mali
The two separate attacks targeted the Timbuktu boat on the Niger river and an army position at Bamba, in the northern Gao region
US military pulls non-essential personnel, repositions some troops in Niger
Prior to this repositioning, there were 1,100 troops stationed in the West African nation.
Prominent Bongo critic named interim PM in Gabon after coup
Developments in Gabon following the coup are being closely monitored with concern not only in Central Africa but also around the world.
Tribal conflict is broadening and situation is disastrous, Darfur govt says
At least 260 people were killed in the ongoing conflict between the Bani Halba and Salamat tribes, with over 540 individuals wounded from both sides
Qatar ruler discusses developments in war-torn Sudan with Sudanese army chief
Qatar’s Emir held talks with the Sudanese Sovereignty Council Chairman and emphasized Doha’s commitment to ending the war in Sudan
Egypt announces logistics zones to address truck congestion on Sudan border
Egyptian Ministry of Transport announced measures to address the problem of truck congestion at the border crossings with Sudan
IGAD seeks to unify all initiatives for peace in Sudan
The IGAD body stated that the heads of state from the Quartet on Sudan’s situation committed on Wednesday to holding a face-to-face meeting between the warring parties
Rwandan police arrest serial killer who concealed bodies in kitchen
Suspect responsible for murder of about 12 people, local media reports
Sudan conflict takes a grim toll on kidney patients
8,000 dialysis patients’ lives at risk as war between Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces continues for nearly 5 months with no end in sight
Al-Shabaab attacks Somali army base, multiple casualties feared
The attack began with a car bomb blast followed by heavy gunfire between the attackers and the national army soldiers.
Gabon, ECCAS agree to draft ‘roadmap’ for return to democracy
Neither Touadera nor the official gave details about the plan or a timeline.
Mali junta conducts airstrikes on a terrorist group
Local officials report that Timbuktu has been under a jihadist blockade since late August.
Nigerian court rejects opposition challenge to Tinubu’s election victory
Opposition fails to prove drug allegation, malpractices in February presidential poll
Burundi declares cholera outbreak
At least 15 cases reported in western part of country, says Health Ministry
Gabon’s deposed president ‘free to move’ abroad
Ali Bongo can travel overseas if he wishes to carry out his medical check-up, says military leader
Africa’s progress in reducing infant mortality rates
Africa, like many parts of the world, has been diligently working towards reducing infant mortality rates
Sudan’s remarkable innovations
Sudan has been making strides in the medical field
Sudan’s army chief to visit Qatar
Qatari Foreign Ministry announced an upcoming visit by the Sudanese Sovereignty Council President, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, to Doha
Sudan is approaching a ‘full-scale civil war’, Arab League warns
Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, warned of Sudan approaching a full-scale civil war in light of the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF
Fourth filling of Ethiopia’s dam leads to drought conditions in Sudan
The effects of the fourth filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam started to appear, including a decrease in the water level of the Nile and the emergence of drought in some areas of Sudan
CAF ends $415m broadcast deal with beIN Sports
CAF terminated its biggest broadcast rights deal and provoked a likely legal fight with Qatar-based beIN Media Group
Clashes on Guinea coup anniversary leave 4 dead
These fatalities have raised the total number of casualties caused by the security forces since June 2022 to 30
Africa Climate Summit 2023 concludes with ‘Nairobi declaration’
“We march on with the Nairobi declaration,” said Ruto, bringing the three-day conference to a close.
Tunisia arrests 2 senior Ennahda members
Mondher Ounissi, Ennahda’s vice president, Abdel Karim Harouni, head of party’s Shura Council, taken into custody