According to the latest report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Zambia is among the ten African countries expected to record the strongest economic growth in 2025. The report forecasts that Zambia's gross domestic product…
US threatens sanctions against Farmajo government over extension
There is a growing international outcry against the government led by the late President Farmajo after a two-year extension by parliament. The United States has said it is "deeply saddened" by a decision by parliament…
The death toll has risen to 42 after…
A boat carrying migrants capsizes in Djibouti, killing more than 40 people. The death toll from a boat accident in the Horn of Africa country of Djibouti has risen to 42, she said. The International…
The Somali People Do not need a President…
The Somali people are tired of war and violence and need to hold elections to maintain peace and stability. To this end the Somali people support the continuation of the dialogue to find a solution.…
Chad’s presidential election begins as President Idriss Debby…
Polling stations are set to open on Sunday for Chad's presidential election with incumbent President IdrissDeby one of the best voters. Election to the following falling across Chad on Sunday for presidential elections, which on…
Ismail Omar Gelle wins Djibouti election for fifth…
Current President Ismail Omar Gelleh has won Djibouti's election for the fifth time in a row. Ismail Omar Geleh received 98.58 percent of the vote, according to the provisional results, which means he is entering…
Congo trapped in extreme poverty as Sassou rules…
Denis Sassou Nguesoo, 77, has been in power for 36 years, and last month’s presidential elections in Congo-Brazzaville brought no surprises. Sassou sealed in 88% of the votes amid widespread allegations of ballot stuffing and…
Egypt’s El sisi warns Ethiopia after negotiations on…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has warned that "all options are open" after the latest round of talks between his country, Sudan and Ethiopia about a giant dam built by the latter on the Blue…
CNN’s investigation into Tigrey massacre
A CNN investigation has uncovered a massacre in the Tigrean region where Ethiopian forces and the TPLF fought. A video shows a group of people being killed. The incident has raised concerns among the international…
World Bank: Africa needs $ 12 billion to…
The World Bank has pledged $ 12 billion to developing countries, supporting vaccination programs that have failed to keep pace with developed nations. The World Bank funds will be in the form of a grant…
Ethiopia announces withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Tigray
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced last week that Eritrean troops would withdraw from Tigray, in the north of the country, just three days after he finally acknowledged their presence amid growing reports of genocide…
Somali Activists call on US, international community to…
Somali Social and political activists in the United States have gathered at the Somali embassy in the United States to demand the preservation of democracy in Somalia, as Somalia is currently in an unpredictable political…
UN Security Council Calls on Somali Government to…
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency closed-door meeting on the difficult situation in Somalia, particularly the electoral dispute. The Security Council called on the leaders of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and…
ISIS claims to have captured the city of…
Reports from Mozambique say the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for taking control of the northern city of Palma in Mozambique. It is the latest attack by the growing Islamist insurgency in the region.…
More than 32 people have been killed after…
At least 32 people have been killed and 165 injured when two trains collided in central Egypt on Friday, officials say. The damage caused by the collision between the two trains is huge with serious…
UK government warns of extension of Farmajo’s term
There is growing international pressure on the outgoing Somali government to hold credible elections and to provide an environment conducive to the implementation of the agreement reached on September 17 last year. At the moment,…
Somalia: Mortar attack on Halane Camp
Reports from Mogadishu say that a number of mortar shells were fired at the Halane military base where the meeting between the heads of States and the federal government is scheduled to take place. No…
Jubaland, Puntland Presidents Call Off For Affiyoni Conference
The presidents of Puntland and Jubaland have again called off the Afsiyon talks. The two officials set conditions for attending the meeting on three conditions. These terms have not been met by the outgoing government.…
Suspected jihadist militants have killed more than 130…
Suspected attacks by jihadist groups in villages in Niger's Tahoua region have killed 137 people. The tragedy was described by the government as a genocide against the people of Niger, and underscored the huge security…
