This Thursday morning, some fifty protesters gathered at the COP29 venue's gate, calling onrich countries to fulfill their financial pledges to support climate change adaptation and mitigationin the Global South.Activists stress the need for fair…
Parliamentary elections in Somalia still a far fetched…
Somalia - Constant delay in Somalia’s presidential elections are igniting deep concerns for the African nation's road to democracy. The highlight of this very problem is that the current leader in-charge is the reason for…
Workers from Sub-Saharan Africa fill in the gaps…
Many Sub-Saharan African laborers in Tunisia have expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work. One such economic migrant is Kui Kadi. He landed in Tunisia in January of this year. "Job prospects are not available…
Ghana eases the majority of COVID-19 restrictions and…
Ghana has been the most recent African country to ease its COVID-19 regulations. In his 28th COVI-19 address, President Akufo-Addo offered an update on the measures taken to curb the spread of the virus. The…
Zimbabweans cast votes in crucial by-elections.
Zimbabweans voted in parliamentary and local authority by-elections on Saturday, which are considered a preview of what to expect in next year's national elections. People are so excited about the polls that President Emmerson Mnangagwa…
Humanitarian truce by Ethiopia in war scarred Tigray…
On Thursday, Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed led government made a surprise announcement of what it called “an indefinite humanitarian truce” in the Tigray region scarred by war. The government said the move was necessary to allow…
Ethiopia allows aid meant for Tigray as it…
Ethiopia - Ethiopia may finally have some relief for the Tigray community as the administration has given its nod for allowing aid to help the community after taking note of their sufferings for nearly two…
ECOWAS leaders meet in Accra to discuss sanctions…
Mali - Leaders of West Africa's regional organization ECOWAS met on Friday to discuss Mali's political crisis, three months after imposing harsh sanctions on the Sahelian country. The meetings began "behind closed doors between leaders…
Malawi polio case detection prompts mass vaccination of…
Malawi - Polio virus outbreak in Malawi after case was detected for the first time since 1992 has prompted mass vaccination of children against the virus in Southern Africa. In the mass vaccination campaign, more than…
The United States has sanctioned Sudanese police for…
The US placed sanctions on Sudan's Central Reserve Police (CRP) force on Monday for human rights violations. The CRP has been accused by the Treasury Department of being "at the forefront" of the crackdown on…
Thousands of Tunisians have taken to the streets…
Tunisia -Thousands of Tunisians rallied in the capital on Sunday, the country's independence day, to protest President Kais Saied's proposed constitutional revisions and consultations. According to AFP reporters, protesters chanted "the people want to remove…
Spain’s changed stance brings a diplomatic shift in…
Spain has altered its long-standing stance in Western Sahara, the former colony in North Africa. Ending a 10-month long row, Morocco reinstated its ambassador to Spain. The months-long conflict between the two Mediterranean neighbours was…
New tombs have been revealed at the Pharaonic…
At a Pharaonic necropolis just outside Cairo on Saturday, Egypt showcased a collection of newly unearthed, exquisitely decorated ancient tombs. This month, archeologists found five graves. They date back to the Old Kingdom, which lasted…
Nigeria: President Buhari apologizes to countrymen over power…
President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari has extended apologies to the people of the country over the recent economic crisis that led to a shortage of fuel and power grid failures. The apology by the leader…
Aid workers safety compromised in South Sudan
Sudan - The population of South Sudan is scrapped of basic requirements to the extent that they are now resorting to stealing and attacking camps of aid workers. The human rights activists, relief workers and…
There is still no date set for Parliamentary…
Somalia -Somalia missed the deadline for holding elections for the Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday (15 March), causing yet another delay in the election process that was supposed to result in the appointment of…
Chad peace talks in Qatar adjourned due to…
Peace talks between Chad’s military government and various opposition groups to be started in Qatar on Sunday have been adjourned for 48 hours. The negotiations that were the first step towards putting an end to…
Peace talks between Chad’s military government and armed…
On Sunday, in Doha, Chad's military-led government and armed rebel factions began long-awaited talks. Peace talks for Chad have begun in Qatar. These talks are designed to pave the way for a national discourse in…
African Continent Needs Immediate Solutions To Weakening Exports…
Ukraine - The African continent is facing a new challenge after having defeated the Covid-19 situation. Most affected would be the North African countries that would be facing a sharp rise in food prices and…
