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…
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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…
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.…
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…
Ghana to Grant Free Visas to All Africans Starting May 25
President John Mahama has announced that Ghana will introduce a free visa regime for all African nationals beginning May 25,…
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Resigns Ahead of 2027 Elections
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has resigned from his position, stepping down in line with a government directive requiring…
Ghana Limits Damang Mine Sale to Local Firms
Ghana has restricted the sale of the Damang gold mine to locally owned companies, accelerating the planned exit of Gold…
Switzerland Reaffirms Long-Term Partnership With Burkina Faso
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said Switzerland will maintain its presence and cooperation in Burkina Faso across humanitarian, economic, trade…
UN Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade a Crime Against Humanity, Backs Reparations
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a landmark resolution describing the trafficking of enslaved Africans as “the gravest…
Nigerian Student Wins Junior Title at African Spelling Bee
A Nigerian student, Oluwadamilola Adeolu, has emerged as champion of the junior category at the 2026 African Spelling Bee, leading…
Ghana, Colombia Sign Maritime Deal Linking Tema and Cartagena Ports
Ghana and Colombia have signed an agreement to establish direct maritime connectivity between the Port of Tema and the Port…
Nigeria Begins Rollout of New Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injection
The Nigerian government has started introducing a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, but pregnant women will not receive it…
Kenya and Uganda Launch Next Phase of Cross-Border Railway
Kenya and Uganda took a major step towards regional integration on Saturday, with the launch of a new phase of…
UK, Nigeria Agree $1 Billion Deal to Upgrade Key Ports
Britain and Nigeria have agreed on a £746 million ($990 million) export finance deal to refurbish two of Nigeria’s busiest…
Nairobi Introduces Menstrual Leave Policy
A new workplace policy in Nairobi is drawing attention across Kenya, granting female county employees two days of paid menstrual…
Belgian Ex-Diplomat to Stand Trial Over Patrice Lumumba Death
A 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat was ordered Tuesday to stand trial over the 1961 killing of Congolese independence leader Patrice…
Cameroon’s National Assembly Gets New Leader After 34 Years
Cameroon’s National Assembly elected Théodore Datouo as its new president on Tuesday, ending the 34-year tenure of Cavaye Yeguié Djibril,…
Kagame Meets Global Citizen CEO Ahead of Move Afrika Concert in Kigali
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday hosted Hugh Evans, founder and CEO of Global Citizen, ahead of the third edition of…
Rwanda’s Economy Seen Growing Above 7% Through 2027, Fitch Says
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Rwanda’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating at “B+”, highlighting the country’s strong economic growth, resilient…