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Ali Kolotou Tchaïmi Elected President of Chad’s National Assembly
Ali Kolotou Tchaïmi was elected president of Chad's fourth National Assembly on Tuesday, 4 February 2025. Tchaïmi, 53, brings extensive…
Côte d’Ivoire Breaks Ground on New Solar Plant
A new 52.42-megawatt peak solar power plant broke ground in Ferkessédougou, the capital of Côte d'Ivoire Tchologo region, on Sunday. Minister…
Sudanese Army Retakes Al-Muhayriba, RSF Commander Killed
The Sudanese army has retaken the city of Al-Muhayriba in Al-Jazirah state, a field source told DNE Africa. Source also indicated that…
Nigeria Breaks Ground on 5 Mini-LNG Plants
AJAOKUTA, Nigeria -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its partners launched construction of five mini-liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in…
Abiy Ahmed Re-elected as President of Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party as Nation Faces Multiple Challenges
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been re-elected as president of Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party (PP), even as the nation faces…
G7 Condemns Rwanda-Backed M23 Offensive in DRC, Two Tanzanian Soldiers Killed
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (AP) — Two Tanzanian soldiers have been killed in clashes with the M23 armed group…
Somalia, Red Sea Security Top Agenda in Egypt-Djibouti Talks
Security in Somalia and the Red Sea dominated discussions Sunday as Djibouti Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met with Egyptian…
Power Relief: Eskom Ends Load Shedding in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s state power utility, Eskom, suspended rotational blackouts on Sunday after emergency reserves recovered. The blackouts, known…
DR Congo Cuts Ties With Rwanda Amid M23 Rebel Advance on Goma
Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda on Saturday, citing Rwanda's support for the M23 rebel group's advance on Goma,…
Economic Growth in East Africa Fails to Alleviate Food Insecurity, Poverty: African Narratives
East Africa is projected to lead Africa in economic growth, yet millions face severe food insecurity and multidimensional poverty, according…
African Human Rights Commission Condemns Massacres in Sudan’s Al-Jazirah State
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) has strongly condemned recent massacres in the cities of Al-Kanabi…
OLA Claims Multiple Attacks on Ethiopian Military, Reports Heavy Casualties
The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), also known as WBO in Oromo, claimed responsibility on Sunday for a series of attacks…
