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
South Africa, Nigeria Hold Talks on Migration, Security Amid Tensions Over Xenophobia
South Africa and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties following high-level talks in Abuja that addressed migration,…
US-Africa Week Ahead: Senate Eyes Morocco, Nigeria Measures
The U.S. Senate is expected to consider legislation this week that would deepen defence cooperation with Morocco while advancing new…
AU PSC to Review Burkina Faso, Niger Transitions Amid Sahel Security Challenges
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) is scheduled to meet on Monday to review the political transitions…
AU Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Niger, Mali, Urges Stronger Regional Cooperation
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has condemned deadly terrorist attacks in Niger and Mali that killed numerous soldiers,…
Egypt Offers Development Expertise to Mozambique, Eyes Deeper Economic Partnership
Egypt is ready to share its development expertise and provide technical support to Mozambique as the two countries move to…
Obituary | Uganda’s Veteran Statesman Gen. Moses Ali Dies at 87
Uganda is mourning the loss of one of its longest-serving political and military figures, Gen. Moses Ali, the country's former…
EXCLUSIVE: Egyptian-Built Julius Nyerere Dam Strengthens Tanzania’s Energy Security, Says Project’s Eng.
The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, one of Africa's largest infrastructure developments, is nearing completion, showcasing Egyptian engineering expertise through a…
Egypt and Eritrea oppose non-littoral Red Sea interventions
Egypt and Eritrea completely rejected any attempts by non-littoral nations to impose security arrangements or enforce maritime access in the Red…
Zambia’s Former Vice President Dies at 82
Guy Scott, Zambia's former vice president who briefly became Africa's only white head of state since the end of apartheid…
U.S. Contributes $24M to WFP to Expand Food Assistance for Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
The United States has contributed more than $24 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide food…
Chad to Abolish Visa Requirements for African Nationals From 2027
Chad will abolish entry visa requirements for all African nationals from Jan. 1, 2027, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno said,…
UN Raises Alarm Over Expanding Terrorist Threat Across West Africa
Terrorist groups are expanding their operations across West Africa and the Sahel, increasingly targeting coastal countries in the Gulf of…
