The UK has put specific sanctions on people connected to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) because more proof of war crimes in the Darfur region has come to light. After a BBC Verify investigation found that executions in El-Fasher were the fault of a high-ranking RSF officer, the move was made. El-Fasher is a place […]
The country of São Tomé and Príncipe, which is one of the smallest in Africa, has taken a big step towards closing its digital gap. Starlink is an internet service that uses satellites and was created by SpaceX. It has now been made available across the country. This move promises to make big changes in […]
Ecuador has made a bold move to strengthen its national security apparatus and this was done via the official declaration of the Muslim Brotherhood qas a terrorist group under Presidential Decree 239. This action indicates the growing world-wide apprehension against extremist movements and indicates a strong desire of Ecuador to be part of the international […]
The new U.S. Executive Directive to destroy a transnational extremist network is gradually gaining global support. The proponents of the move in the international society have articulated that the move is based on security interests as opposed to politics. As those who endorse the directive put it, this move is backed by years of security […]
A new US–Kenya health pact has the potential to become a blueprint for wider health cooperation across Africa, going beyond short‑term aid to focus on capacity-building, technology transfer, and long‑term system strengthening. Through US technical expertise and finance coupled with the Kenyan strategic position as a regional medical and training centre, the arrangement would impact […]
UAE Commits US$15 Million To UNHCR For Humanitarian Aid In Sudan And Neighbouring Countries. The announcement sets a clear, practical tone. It speaks to field tents, crowded clinics, dusty border gates, and long lines that move slowly but must move. That is the news, and it matters on the ground. UAE’s US$15 Million Pledge to […]
Guinea-Bissau Coup 2025: Military Takes Control — Nation Joins Africa’s Growing List of Takeovers. The capital woke to barricades, clipped radio updates, and the thud of boots on hot tarmac. Commanders announced control, borders shut, curfew set, institutions paused. A familiar script in this small Atlantic nation. That is how it looks today. Permalink: example.com/military-takeover-key-events-timeline […]
UAE Deepens Lifeline to Sudan: A Decade of Relief, Support and Hope Amid Conflict For over ten years, the United Arab Emirates has stood by Sudan as one of its most reliable humanitarian partners. When conflict tore through Sudan in 2023, the UAE didn’t just show up—it stepped up, launching one of the world’s largest […]
The final round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches was held this week with Tanzania, Botswana and Mozambique claiming their spots in the AFCON. The last set of matches threw in some surprise elements; the four-time winner, Ghana, failed to qualify for the tournament for the first time since 2004. The tournament […]
The announcement was made by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation held in Beijing in early September. Analysts see it as an attempt to extend China’s influence in Africa without bringing many benefits to the LDCs. Mr Xi described the zero tariff plan as making China the […]
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Musk, who has called for major spending cuts, has been chosen alongside biotech investor Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (Doge). This acronym is a nod to Musk’s favourite crypto-currency, Dogecoin. President Trump said the two would act in an advisory capacity and that the Doge would not […]
The UAE has established itself as a key player in the global aid regime, especially inAfrican countries. According to the latest statistics, the UAE has provided a large part ofits aid budget of AED 25.11 billion to African countries and thus makes a significantcontribution to fighting humanitarian problems and social and development issues in theregion.UAE’s […]
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change starts in Baku, Azerbaijan – with developing countries more and more concerned over the insufficiency of finance. Organized for the 11-22 November, 2024 the conference will be faced with unparallel challenges as specialists insist on having at […]
Donald Trump, the oldest president of America and the first convicted felon has led to a lot of arguments in relation to what they are likely to mean to the US-Africa relations. It has questioned the traditional diplomacy structures especially with regard to trade negotiations between Kenya and United States that was revived by the […]
Li Xi, a senior Chinese official arrived in the Kenyan capital Monday for bilateral negotiations.William Ruto the Kenyan President was among the authorities that greeted him at NairobiState House.William Ruto promised to improve relations between the two countries throughout thenegotiations. He said, “Kenya, I want to assure you, is committed to promoting this partnershipacross Africa […]
Mauritius on Saturday overruled its decision to prohibit social media until the election onNovember 10th which was caused by a wiretapping scandal.The block on social media has been in place for 24 hours by preventing people on the IndianOcean island from accessing Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.It was supposed to last until November 11 which […]
A lightning strike at a refugee camp in Uganda kills 14 people including children with 34 othershospitalized. The incident happened during an evening prayer session in Palabek settlementcamp, which mainly accommodates the South Sudanese refugees. According to policespokesman Kituuma Rusoke, the victims were gathered in a makeshift metallic structure whenlightning struck around 5:30 PM local […]
Last Friday Kithure Kindiki was again inaugurated as Kenya’s new deputy president followinglegal challenges by his predecessor.The man who Kindiki replaced as Deputy President was massively voted out by animpeachment motion in parliament due to accusations of corruption and promoting ethnichatred. A judge then withdrew the orders blocking Kindiki’s Deputy President inauguration on24th October. On […]
Babar Azam, a Pakistani international cricketer and captain of the Pakistan national cricket team, has shattered Virat Kohli, an Indian international cricketer, and South African former cricketer Hashim Amla’s feat. The Pakistani cricket team went to the top of the ICC (International Cricket Council) Men’s ODI (One-Day International) Team Rankings with a win in Karachi, […]
David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced the release date for his much-awaited new album. The Nigerian artist has taken to his Instagram account to reveal the release date of the album, titled “Timeless.” Davido’s fourth studio album will be released on 31 March. Award-winning Nigerian singer and DMW Boss reflect on the creative […]