Mali to Partially Lift Suspension on Artisanal Mining Permits
Mali will partially lift its suspension on mining permits starting March 15, the country’s mines ministry announced Friday. The West…
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Mark Carney Wins Liberal Leadership, Set to Become Canada’s Prime Minister
Former central banker Mark Carney has won the leadership of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as…
Eto’o Wins Appeal, Cleared to Run for CAF Executive Committee
Football icon Samuel Eto’o has won his appeal against a ban that prevented him from running for a seat on…
Rwandan Economist Named UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Rwandan economist Anthony Ngororano as the UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar, the organization’s…
EIB Supports Africa Finance Corporation’s $750M Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Fund
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has joined the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in financing a $750 million Infrastructure Climate-Resilient Fund…
China Condemns U.S. Tariffs, Defends Economic Resilience
China on Thursday criticized the United States for raising tariffs on its imports, vowing not to yield to what it…
Nigeria Introduces Standards, Guidelines for Organ and Tissue Transplants
Nigeria has introduced comprehensive standards and guidelines for organ and tissue transplants, aiming to regulate a sector long plagued by…
Zimbabwe Applies for BRICS Membership, Awaits Decision
Zimbabwe has officially applied to join BRICS and is awaiting a response, Foreign Minister Amon Murwira announced Thursday during a…
Libya to Open Oil Exploration Bidding for First Time in 17 Years
Libya is set to launch its first oil exploration bidding round in nearly 17 years, marking a major step for…
Gabon’s Military Leader Nguema Announces Presidential Candidacy
Nearly two years after leading a coup that ended more than five decades of Bongo family rule, Gabon’s military leader,…
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Appears in Court as Corruption Trial Resumes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand Monday as his long-running corruption trial resumed in a Tel Aviv court.…
FIFA, IFAB Announce Key Changes to Football’s Laws for 2025-26 Season
FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have announced significant updates to the Laws of the Game for the…
Kenyan Conservationists Advocate for Wildlife Corridors as Habitats Shrink
As Kenya marks World Wildlife Day, conservationists warn that wildlife spaces are shrinking despite significant recovery efforts for threatened species.…
Nigeria’s Economy Sees Strongest Growth in Three Years, Expands 3.84% in Q4 2024
Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest pace in three years in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by a strong…
Botswana Finalizes 10-Year Diamond Deal With De Beers
Botswana has secured a landmark 10-year diamond sales agreement with De Beers, concluding seven years of negotiations and strengthening its…
Egypt to Present Gaza Reconstruction Plan at Arab Summit
Egypt is set to unveil its plan for rebuilding Gaza at an upcoming Arab summit in Cairo, with its top…
Moroccans Prepare for Ramadan With Traditional Sweets and Health Checks
As Ramadan approaches, Moroccans are stocking up on traditional sweets and essential ingredients while also ensuring their health is in…
Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma Honored in State Funeral
Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s founding president who led the country to independence from apartheid-era South Africa, was laid to rest Saturday…
Ngirente Calls for Equitable Access to Surgical Care in Africa
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has called for a stronger surgical system across Africa, emphasizing the urgent need to address the…
African Innovators Poised to Drive Digital Trade Under AfCFTA
African innovators and entrepreneurs are expected to play a key role in advancing digital trade under the African Continental Free…