As part of an official policy against illegal mining, the South African government has declared that it is not going to help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the North West…
UAE Re-echoes Support for Sudan Peace Moves as…
Writing to The Economist, Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlined the UAE's unshaken commitment toward the peace process in Sudan. The letter underlined the…
UAE’s Foreign Aid Exceeds $98 Billion, Changing Lives…
Having given approximately AED360 billion ($98.09 billion) in overseas aid since its inception in 1971 till mid-2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains a lighthouse of hope and kindness. Aiming to lower poverty, ease calamities,…
A New Age of China-Africa Partnership: Xi Jinping…
At the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an ambitious strategy to lift the China-Africa relationship to new heights. Attracting about fifty African leaders, Xi said that connections…
22 Missing and One Dead as Migrants Boat…
In yet another sad event involving migrants trying to reach Europe, on Tuesday a boat carrying thirty-two migrants overturned off the Libyan coast, killing one person and missing 22 others. Nine people have been rescued…
Great African Queens In History
In the ancient world, Africa was home to some of the world's greatest rulers. These included queens who ruled their kingdoms with precision and power. The impact of their leadership has left an indelible mark…
Egyptian President El-Sisi Visits Turkey Historically to Strengthen…
On Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi started an official trip to Turkey, therefore signifying a turning point in the relations between the two regional heavyweights. The first visit by an Egyptian president to Turkey…
DRC Prison Break Tragedy: 129 Makala Prison Escape…
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have verified that at least 129 inmates perished trying to flee the central Makala jail in the capital, Kinshasa. Monday marked the sad event amid a…
Joining the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing, South…
Arriving in Beijing early Monday morning, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was slated to attend the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit on September 4th and 5th, 2024. Hosted by China, this important diplomatic…
In Northern Sudan, catastrophic floods claim many lives…
Over the past two days, floodwaters have inundated many towns and villages in northern Sudan, killing scores of people and destroying hundreds of homes. The extreme floods has exacerbated the humanitarian crises already afflicting a…
Algerian opposition leader Fethi Ghares arrested
Fethi Ghares' arrest comes shortly before the presidential elections on 7 September, as President Tebboune prepares to run for a second term. At the same time, the restrictions imposed on Karim Tabbou, another emblematic figure…
Spain builds closer ties to Mauritania in order…
Aiming at reducing the rising number of migrants traveling the dangerous Atlantic route to the Canary Islands, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez revealed on Tuesday a series of major agreements with the West African country…
Released and scheduled to be returned home, Polish…
Poland's foreign ministry reported on Wednesday six Polish students and a Warsaw University lecturer who were arrested earlier this month during political demonstrations in Nigeria have been released. Reported to be in good health, the…
UAE’s Strategic $60 Billion Investment Surge in Africa:…
The United Arab Emirates has coronated itself as one of the biggest investors in Africa, with over $60 billion of investment commitment from 2012 to 2022, including in infrastructure and the natural resources sector. In…
Armed Men Murder 13 North-Central Nigerian Farmers Amid…
Local officials report that at least 13 farmers were killed on Wednesday in a vicious attack by armed men in Niger State, north-central Nigeria. The killing occurred in an area already under pressure from bloody…
China, Africa to further bilateral cooperation at upcoming…
It is against this background of great crisis and change across the globe that China is bidding to deepen ties with Africa. With emphasis that "the right time" is now, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen…
Joint Statement on Sudan Talks Highlights UAE’s Leadership…
During the continuous Sudan peace negotiations in Switzerland, a joint statement was made by the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations…
Mpox Virus Resurgence in the DRC Calls Attention…
Once known as monkeypox, the Mpox virus is resurging throughout several areas and the epicenter of this concerning epidemic is the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Particularly given that more than 70% of the cases…
UN Remarks Libyan Political and Security Stability Rapid…
Expressing major worries about the worsening situation in Libya, Stephanie Koury of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) briefed the UN Security Council on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Libya's political, economic, and security…
