Burkina Faso Moves to Fully Nationalize Cotton Firm
Burkina Faso is moving to fully nationalize Sofitex, the country’s main cotton company, as part of a wider push to…
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DRC, Rwanda and Partners Review Progress on Peace Deal at Washington Meeting
Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda met this week in Washington with U.S., Qatari and African…
Trump Envoy Asks FIFA to Replace Iran With Italy at World Cup
A special envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World…
Africa Faces an 86 Million Tonne Fuel Shortfall by 2040
The Africa Finance Corporation said the continent is heading towards an 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040. In a…
Hundreds of Congolese Refugees Return Home From Burundi
Hundreds of Congolese refugees living in Burundi’s Busuma camp have begun returning home under a voluntary repatriation program organized by…
East African Leaders Explore Joint Refinery in Tanzania
East African countries are in talks to build a joint oil refinery in Tanzania as part of efforts to reduce…
Ceasefire Begins in Lebanon as U.S. Signals Possible Iran Talks
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect Friday, offering a brief pause in weeks of fighting and raising cautious…
Kenya Requests Emergency Funds as Iran Conflict Drives Economic Pressure
Kenya has asked the World Bank for emergency financial support to help manage the economic shock caused by the ongoing…
South African MP Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years In Prison
South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years after being found guilty of the illegal possession…
France Debates Easier Return of Stolen African Artworks
France is debating a bill to simplify returning artworks and artefacts looted from Africa during the colonial period to their…
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Tops $629 Million Worldwide
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” brought in $69 million from 4,284 theaters in the United States and Canada over the…
Britney Spears Enters Rehab Weeks After DUI Arrest
Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a rehabilitation facility, five weeks after her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence…
Markets Slide After Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade
Global markets have been rattled after Donald Trump announced a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions…
Nigerian Air Force Investigates Deadly Strike on Yobe Market
Nigerian authorities said Monday they were investigating a military airstrike in Yobe state that residents, aid groups and the U.N.…
Wadagni Wins Benin Presidency in Landslide, Provisional Results Show
Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni won the country’s presidential election in a landslide, taking more than 94% of the vote,…
US Pauses Iran Strikes, Citing Ceasefire Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will suspend planned bombing operations against Iran for two weeks after Tehran agreed to…
Iran Rejects Ceasefire and U.S. Issues Strike Warning
Tensions across the Middle East are intensifying after Iran rejected a proposed 45-day ceasefire, insisting that any agreement must deliver…
DR Congo’s Leopards Receive Hero’s Welcome After Historic World Cup Qualification
The DR Congo national football team received a hero’s welcome in Kinshasa on Sunday after qualifying for the FIFA World…
Céline Dion Announces Paris Concert Comeback After Health Hiatus
French-Canadian singer Céline Dion announced a return to live performances, confirming a new series of concerts in Paris beginning in…
Nigeria – 17 Killed In Easter Attack On Benue Community
At least 17 people have been killed following an attack on Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of…