Taha Sakr
Gabon Court Sentences Ex-President Bongo’s Wife, Son to 20 Years in Prison for Corruption
A Gabon court has sentenced former First Lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, to 20 years…
South Sudan’s Kiir Fires Vice President Amid Growing Political Turmoil
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Wednesday dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel and several senior officials in a surprise…
Rift Between Senegal’s President and Prime Minister Threatens Ruling Alliance
Tensions have emerged between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, raising questions about the unity of…
Kenya Says Over 200 Citizens Fighting for Russia in Ukraine War
More than 200 Kenyan citizens are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, the government said on Thursday, warning that recruitment…
Tanzania’s Hassan Names Ex-Finance Minister Nchemba as Prime Minister After Disputed Election
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Thursday appointed former finance minister Mwigulu Nchemba as prime minister, following a disputed election…
El-Sisi Condemns Ethiopia’s Unilateral Nile Dam Actions in Call with Kenyan Leader
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reiterated his country’s support for development projects in Nile Basin countries while firmly rejecting any…
UAE, Chad Leaders Meet to Boost Trade, Secure $20.5 Billion for Development Plan
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno held talks in Abu Dhabi…
Egypt Says Sudan’s Division a ‘Red Line,’ Urges Political Path to End Conflict
Egypt’s foreign minister said on Monday that Cairo would not accept any move to divide Sudan, calling the country’s unity…
Trump Rift with South Africa Leads to Cancellation of U.S. Vice President’s Kenya Visit
Kenya’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s planned visit to Nairobi has been canceled following…
Ghana Reclaims Looted Ashanti Royal Artifacts from Colonial Era
Ghana has recovered more than 130 royal artifacts looted during the colonial era, in one of the largest repatriations of…
Guinea Launches Giant Simandou Iron Mine in Bid to Boost Economy
Guinea on Tuesday inaugurated the long-awaited Simandou iron ore mine, one of the world’s largest untapped deposits, marking a milestone…
Tanzania Frees Opposition Leaders Amid Global Pressure After Post-Election Violence
Tanzanian authorities have released several opposition leaders detained during last month’s unrest, in what observers describe as an effort to…
