On September 23, 2024, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris received UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the White House. The visit was quite historic as it marked the…
Nigerian President approves election law to improve transparency…
Nigeria - President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, approved an amended election law to allow electronic transfer of vote results during the next year's elections to improve transparency. Votes in the country have often…
The death toll from a gold mine explosion…
Burkina Faso - One person was reportedly captured on Tuesday, one day after an explosion in Burkina Faso killed at least 63 people. An investigation into the cause of an explosion has been launched. The…
Nigeria sues JP Morgan for a controversial oil…
Nigeria is stepping up its game in the oil business and one of the major reasons behind it is catering to its economy and massive population. Hence, the country is very caring towards the investment…
Mali’s parliament approves a five-year democratic transition charter
Mali's lawmakers approved a proposal on Monday that would allow the transitional administration to rule for up to five years in accordance with the authorities' suggestion. A mission on a timetable for elections will be…
Mali Junta Wins Five Year Term Post French…
Mali Junta - Mali lawmakers have opened the roads for the military junta to run the show for a span for five years. This has happened despite the regional sanctions that had been imposed on…
The Ugandan Foreign Minister says the country is…
Uganda - Uganda's Foreign Minister, General Jeje Odongo, described the EU-African Union (AU) joint meeting as an "interesting conversation" between Africa and Europe. On Friday, General Odongo gave an exclusive interview on the sidelines of…
Six African countries selected to manufacture mRNA vaccines…
First six African countries have been selected who will receive mRNA vaccine technology to develop the Covid-19 vaccines as a part of the WHO (World Health Organization) scheme. These countries – Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal,…
Ethiopia parliament votes to lift the state of…
Ethiopia - Ethiopian lawmakers have voted to end the country's three-month state of emergency, citing improvement of security conditions in the country. The lawmakers said that mediation efforts continue to end the deadly war in…
To end fuel shortages, Nigeria launches a 24-hour…
Nigeria - Nigeria's state-run oil company announced that it has begun distributing petrol to service stations 24 hours a day to end a week-long scarcity that had caused traffic jams in key cities. The fuel…
The ICC hears Ugandan LRA commander Ongwen’s appeal
Uganda - Dominic Ongwen, a former Ugandan warlord, will be heard by the International Criminal Court's appeal chamber on Monday. The Ogwen case will be heard by the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court…
Denmark has announced a partial halt to aid…
Denmark -Denmark's development aid to Mali and Burkina Faso will be largely halted following the forced evacuation of Danish troops from the nation, according to the Foreign Ministry. Minister for Development Flemming Mller Mortensen made…
At least 80 people have died in Madagascar…
Madagascar - According to authorities on Wednesday, the death toll from Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar has grown to 80. As some settlements in the worst-affected areas remain cut off, the numbers could grow much further.…
Libyan Parliament Delays Election; People Angry Over Endless…
Libyans across the country are filled with weariness and anger because of the delay in presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya. Libya's eastern-based parliament said on Monday that there would be no elections this year.…
The death of a 5-year-old boy trapped in…
Rayan, a five-year-old child, was stuck in a deep well for four days. As the boy's death was reported in a royal palace statement on Saturday night, King Mohammed VI conveyed his sympathies to the…
2-day summit of African Union to raise issues…
The Past two years have been the toughest years in the history of the African region. Covid-19 pandemic was definitely one of the reasons but other than that, repeated attempts to remove the administrative power…
Ethiopia: Peace Remains Elusive In Tigray; Tigray’s Neighbours…
Soldiers limped in cafes, armed police bristled behind the rows of priests, militiamen in faded uniforms slumped in Ethiopia during the celebration of Epiphany of Saint George, an ancient Orthodox Christian tradition. It was celebrated…
A high-voltage cable fell into a flooded market,…
A high-voltage wire fell into a water-filled canal at a market in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, killing twenty-six people, according to local police. "After the morning rain, the cable snapped, and the live…
Burkina Faso Eliminated From African Union Till Constitution…
The African Union has finally suspended the country that has lost its government and has gone under junta rule, reports have confirmed. Burkina Faso is no more a part of the African Union. The military…
