Niger’s PM: Negotiations are underway for the withdrawal of French troop...
France has around 1,500 troops in the Sahel state, many of them deployed at an air base near the capital Niamey.
Sudanese etiquette: Where warmth and tradition embrace
Sudan’s cultural etiquette is a combination of values, customs, and courtesies that have been handed down through generations
Africa’s timeless cultures and languages explored
Some of the world’s oldest cultures and civilizations took root on Africa. Let’s delve into a few
RSF in Sudan reports death of 14 civilians by SAF airstrike in South Darfur
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said that an attack on the city of Nyala resulted in the death of around 14 innocent civilians and injured many more
Sun Air airlines in Sudan to continue its flight operations from Port Sudan
Flights will resume at the end of September, starting from Port Sudan to Cairo, Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dubai
UN says that $1 billion required to help millions fleeing the war in Sudan
UNHCR, along with 64 humanitarian and national civil society groups, has issued a plea for $1 billion in funding to over 1.8 million people fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan
Sudan receives essential medicines for HIV and TB from UN
Supply of life-saving HIV and tuberculosis (TB) medicines worth US$ 3 million arrived in Port Sudan, as part of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) response to the crisis in Sudan
London court says Mozambique president has immunity in ‘tuna bond’...
The “tuna bond” or “hidden debt” case has prompted criminal inquiries from Maputo to New York
Nigerian tribunal to announce verdict on election challenge on Sept 6
Tinubu emerged victorious in the February presidential election
Wealth abundance in Gabon fails to reach its citizens
Over third of population lives under poverty threshold
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa to be inaugurated for 2nd term on Monday
2 African presidents confirm to attend swearing-in ceremony in capital Harare
1st Africa climate summit kicks off in Kenya
Hundreds of delegates from around the world gather in Nairobi
Gabon’s Nguema sworn in as interim president amid scenes of triumph
A group of military officers, led by General Brice Oligui Nguema, took control on August 30
DR Congo arrests military officers after deadly clashes at anti-UN protest
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed the day after the incident that 43 individuals had lost their lives
Developer says portable homes can solve Nigeria’s housing crisis
Moveable homes can bridge Nigeria’s housing crisis, says developer
Nigeria to join G20 summit, mulls potential membership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intends to participate in G20 summit taking place in India this week.
Niger junta reopens air space after coup – transport ministry
The closure had compelled Air France and other European airlines to halt certain flights and divert their routes across the African continent, as landlocked Niger, which is over twice the size of France, typically intersects with numerous flight paths across Africa.
Gabon coup leader Nguema set to be sworn in as interim president
End of Bongo dynasty in Gabon as Nguema set to be sworn in
Sudan’s army chief visits South Sudan for talks on the war
Sudan’s highest-ranking military leader is traveling to South Sudan for discussions with its president. This visit marks his second trip abroad since the conflict in Sudan began in April
UN envoy to Libya in talks with all sides for elections
The United Nations envoy to Libya held talks on Sunday with all relevant actors to press for long-awaited elections.
South Africa says inquiry found no evidence of arms shipment to Russia
Presidency says allegations leveled against South Africa had damaging effect on its currency, economy and world standing
Ugandan police foil church bombing
Man carrying explosive device in his backpack arrested as he attempted to enter grounds of cathedral in capital
Death toll from anti-UN protests in DR Congo rises to 100
Congolese soldiers killed protesters in church while others were shot dead as they fled
Saudi Arabia, Tunisia hold talks to boost bilateral ties
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks in Riyadh on Sunday with his Tunisian counterpart Nabil Ammar.
Truck overturns in central Zambia, kills 35 marketeers
24 others injured, with 4 in critical condition, say authorities.
Netanyahu urges swift deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv clashes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a “red line” had been breached.
Libya’s prosecutor to investigate secret meeting with Israel
Secret meeting between foreign ministers in Rome last month triggered a storm of anger and protests in Libya