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
Former Senegal President Macky Sall Returns to Dakar to Rally Support for UN Chief Bid
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Senegal on Friday for his first public visit since leaving office, seeking…
US Africa Envoy Begins West Africa Tour as Washington Seeks Closer Ties with Sahel States
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia will travel to Nigeria, Mali and Côte d'Ivoire this week…
IOM, Egypt, EU Strengthen African Peacekeepers’ Capacity to Protect Civilians in Conflict Zones
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with Egypt's Ministry of Defense and with support from the European Union,…
AU Marks Anti-Corruption Day with Integrity Push
The African Union (AU) on Saturday marked African Anti-Corruption Day by calling for stronger collective action to promote integrity, transparency…
Tunisian lawmakers propose nationwide ban on single-use plastic bags within one year
Members of Tunisia's Assembly of People’s Representatives have put forward a legislative initiative aimed at a nationwide ban on single-use…
Moscow conference outlines independent technological standards and supply chains for September BRICS summit
BRICS is not merely an important platform for the Global Majority; it is perhaps the only platform capable of transforming…
Russia, African Union plan increased agricultural cooperation ahead of October summit
Russia and the African Union have agreed to expand the supply of food, fertilisers, and agricultural resources to African countries…
Nigeria Investigates Fake Agency Listed for $944,000 in State Budget
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an investigation into how a fictitious government agency was included in the country's…
10th Annual Continental Forum of Election Management Bodies Concludes in Egypt
Election management bodies from across Africa concluded the 10th Annual Continental Forum of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in Sharm El-Sheikh,…
SPECIAL REPORT: Sudan War Fuels Illegal Gold Rush Along Egypt’s Southern Border
Egypt's southern border with Sudan is emerging as a new frontline in the battle against illegal gold mining, as the…
South Africa Deploys 3,000 Troops as Anti-Migrant Protests Intensify
South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers nationwide to bolster security as anti-migrant protests intensify, with organizers vowing to…
Ethiopia’s Disrupted Polls and Cabo Verde’s Transition Prove Security Dictates Elections, African Narratives Study Finds
The success of Africa's digital electoral modernisation relies fundamentally on institutional stability and baseline security, according to a comprehensive study…
