South Africa, Lesotho Ready to Implement SADC Anti-Corruption Index
The Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho have demonstrated sufficient institutional capacity to implement the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Corruption Effort Index (SACEI), following national readiness…
Politics
United Nations Calls for Fair Elections in Ivory Coast
The United Nations reaffirmed its support for the political process in Ivory Coast, emphasizing the need for transparent and fair…
Al-Qaeda Affiliate Claims Responsibility for Attacks on Benin Army
The al-Qaeda-affiliated group, Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), has claimed responsibility for attacks on two Beninese army…
Russia to Support Senegal in Agricultural Development: Adviser to Prime Minister
Senegal's agricultural sector is set to receive substantial support from Russia, according to Modou Gueye Seck, an agriculture adviser to…
Zimbabwe’s Energy Sector Spurs Investment Growth in Q1
Zimbabwe’s energy sector saw significant growth in the first quarter of 2025, driven by the $2 billion, 600-megawatt coal power…
Protests in Guinea Support Military Junta Leader Doumbouya
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Guinea’s capital, Conakry, on Monday, showing their backing for the…
U.S. Secretary of State Cancels Visit to Kenya and Ethiopia
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has canceled his planned visit to Kenya and Ethiopia, a move that marks a…
WFP Halts Aid for Hundreds of Thousands in Ethiopia Due to Funding Shortage
The World Food Programme (WFP), a United Nations agency, announced this week that it has had to halt nutritional support…
ECOWAS Holds Emergency Summit to Discuss Fallout from Sahel States’ Withdrawal
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened an emergency session on Tuesday in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, to…
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”…
