Turkish vice president holds talks with Ugandan premier
Turkish vice president in Uganda, to attend 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Russia negotiates establishment of military base in CAR
Russian ambassador to CAR says deployment military base would improve security in African country
East African bloc kicks off summit in Uganda
IGAD leaders seek to contain tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia
Nigeria beat Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast in Group A
William Troost-Ekong scores winner from penalty spot as Nigeria take big step towards last 16
Defeated DRC candidates call to protest Tshisekedi’s second term
DR Congo’s defeated candidates unite, urging widespread discontent against Tshisekedi’s second-term inauguration.
Indian boost in Nigerian crude imports signals oil market shift
India strategically boosts crude imports from Nigeria, seizing opportunities in December amid market dynamics.
Senegal’s key political figure drops French citizenship for election
Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Karim Wade renounces French nationality ahead of crucial presidential polls.
US shifts focus to sub-Saharan Africa amid Russia-China rivalry
Sub-Saharan Africa takes center stage in Blinken’s tour, focusing on shared values and confronting global power rivalry.
Great Mosque of Djenne: Mali’s magnificent mud-brick marvel
The Great Mosque of Djenne has been a focal point of Mali’s cultural and religious heritage
Somalia turns back Ethiopian plane headed for Somaliland
Somalia’s information minister told the plane did not have permission to be in the country’s airspace.
Morocco beat Tanzania 3-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations group opener
In the other match of the group, DR Congo drew with Zambia 1-1 late Wednesday.
Russia has sent 25,000 tons of wheat to Mali
Moscow transferred 50,000 tons of wheat, 22,000 tons of fertilizers to Mali in 4 shipments
AU council worried about deteriorating relations between Somalia, Ethiopia
Council urge external actors to abide by principle of non-interference in internal affairs of 2 member states
Egyptian, Greek foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties
Turning to the recent escalation of tensions in the Red Sea, Gerapetritis emphasized that Greece remains the world’s leading ship-owning country.
2 killed and 77 injured in a massive blast in southern Nigeria
Two people died and 77 others were injured after a massive blast rocked more than a dozen buildings in one of Nigeria’s largest city.
Madagascar’s unique biodiversity: A haven for rare wildlife
In the heart of the Indian Ocean, lies a hidden gem with the wonders of nature: Madagascar
Somalia fears Ethiopia’s Red Sea attack, seeks Arab aid
Somali Prime Minister warns of Ethiopia’s suspected plans for a Red Sea attack, seeking regional support.
Central African Republic mine blast kills peacekeeper: UN
Landmine blast in CAR kills UN peacekeeper, injures five, raising concerns about escalating violence.
Unauthorized Ethiopian plane denied entry to Somaliland by Somalia
Relations between 2 neighboring nations sour since Ethiopia signed Red Sea access deal with Somaliland
Senegal still top pick for motorsport fans amid Dakar Rally move
West African country famous for Dakar Rally that moved to S. America in 2009 but it holds rallies, motorbike races for around 45 years
About 225 starve to death in Tigray Ethiopia
More than 200 people have starved to death since July in Edaga Arbi town, in Ethiopia’s drought-hit and war-scarred Tigray region, local authorities say.
Mauritius and Reunion clean up after cyclone damage
Mauritius has a population of about 1.2 million people and is a popular tourist destination.
Comoros’ president wins fourth 5-year term
Despite accusations of fraud, Azali Assoumani emerges victorious with 62.97% of vote
Zambia begins oral cholera vaccination
Southern African nation grappling with cholera outbreak since October with 9,953 cases, 397 deaths on record
Mali begin Africa Cup of Nations with 2-0 win against South Africa
Mali began the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 2-0 win against South Africa on Tuesday.
U.S court orders repatriation of $8.9 million stolen in Nigeria
US court to return over ₦5billion stolen assets to Nigeria.
Africa Union chief pleas for humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
Moussa Fakki Mahamat denounces humanitarian crisis, blatant disregard for international, humanitarian laws