UN Backs Map Showing Africa’s True Size
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday backed a resolution promoting the use of a world map that more accurately represents the relative size of continents, in a move led…
Politics
Tidjane Thiam: International Banker Turned Presidential Candidate in Côte d’Ivoire
Tidjane Thiam, a renowned Ivorian banker and politician, has officially entered the race for the 2025 presidential election in Côte…
Egypt Opens African Space Agency Headquarters, Boosting Continental Space Ambitions
Egypt marked a significant milestone in Africa’s space exploration efforts with the inauguration of the permanent headquarters of the African…
Putin and Ramaphosa Discuss Ukrainian Crisis in Phone Call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a phone conversation on Sunday, focusing on the ongoing…
DRC Suspends Joseph Kabila’s Party Amid Rising Tensions Over M23 Allegations
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has suspended the political party of former President Joseph Kabila, citing his “overt activism”…
Death Toll in Benue State Militant Attack Reaches 56, Governor Confirms
The death toll from a brutal militant attack in Nigeria's central Benue state has risen to at least 56, as…
Nigeria’s President Tinubu Vows to Strengthen Security Amid Rising Terrorism in Northern States
In his Easter address, President Bola Tinubu expressed his deep concern over the recent surge in terrorist attacks across northern…
South Sudan Issues Formal Apology, Seeks to Repair Relations with the U.S.
In a bid to defuse recent diplomatic tensions, South Sudan has announced it is sending a high-level delegation to the…
Trump Administration Plans Major Diplomatic Pullback from Africa
In a move that could fundamentally reshape U.S.–Africa relations, multiple media leaks have revealed that the Trump administration is preparing…
132 Inmates Escape in Violent Prison Riot in Central Chad
A mass prison break took place Friday night in the city of Mongo, central Chad, where 132 inmates escaped from…
Ethiopian Military Intelligence Chief Killed in South Gondar Amid Ongoing Clashes
A senior officer in the Ethiopian Defense Forces’ military intelligence division was reportedly killed in the South Gondar zone, as…
Ethiopian Drone Strikes Kill Over 120 in Amhara as Ground Clashes Leave 21 Civilians Dead
At least 21 civilians were killed by government forces during house-to-house operations in Ethiopia’s Amhara region on April 16, followed…
Former Guinea President Departs the Country After Release from Prison
Moussa Dadis Camara, the former president of Guinea, left the country on Monday, April 14, 2025, for an undisclosed location…
