A terrorist attack by the Al-Qaeda affiliate group Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin-or JNIM-occurred in Bamako, Mali, early Tuesday, September 17. The Associated Press reported that the targets of the attack were the gendarme school…
Niger Coup Leaders Warn Against Military Intervention as…
On Sunday, heads of state will meet in Nigeria to decide how to increase pressure on army commanders to reinstate constitutional order. West African leaders met on Sunday for an emergency summit to decide how…
Soldiers who have gone rogue claim to have…
According to reports, mutinous soldiers in Niger overthrew the democratically elected president by declaring on national television late Wednesday night that they had done so due to the country's deteriorating security situation. According to the…
Wind-fanned fires and high heat kill around 30…
The Algerian government announced on Monday, July 24 that wildfires that have been burning across the country during a scorching heat wave have resulted in the deaths of at least 25 people and have caused…
World’s 10 Most Influential Leaders Reshaping International Politics
In this article we are listing the world’s 10 most influential leaders. These 10 leaders are shaping the political landscape in a number of ways. They are advocating for different policies, representing different constituencies, and…
Italy conducts a summit to address Mediterranean migration
Representatives of almost 20 countries, EU officials, and representatives of international organisations gathered in Rome on Sunday, July 23, for a one-day summit. As Europe looks to Africa and the Middle East to permanently replace…
Polisario condemns Israel’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty in…
The Algerian-backed Polisario movement has stated that Israel's decision to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over the contested Western Sahara is meaningless. "Such a position emanating from the Zionist entity or any other party to legitimise the…
More than 40 countries show interest in joining…
South Africa, which will be hosting the BRICS group's next summit, announced on Thursday that over twenty countries from all over the world have submitted applications to join the BRICS group, which now comprises five…
Zuma extends his stay in Russia as South…
Jacob Zuma, Former President of South Africa, has extended his trip to Moscow, the capital of Russia, as the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), a department of the South African government responsible for running South…
The Kenyan opposition’s three-day protests began with violent…
On Wednesday, July 19, the opposition organised a second round of rallies, and during that wave, Kenyan police officers and protesters—some of whom were throwing stones—fought one another. The skirmishes, which resulted in the deaths…
Al-Shabab has placed a roadblock in the city…
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of Somalia, has spoken out against the terrorist organisation Al-Shabab for its blockade of the town of Baidoa in the country's southwestern region for the past week. According to the…
William Ruto’s administration seeks deal with Azimio to…
Kenya Kwanza, a Kenyan political alliance currently headed by Kenyan President William Ruto, aims to secure a deal with Azimio political party in order to end the anti-government protests. Azimio political party has come under…
The EU and Tunisia sign a strategic agreement…
The European Union and Tunisia inked a "strategic partnership" on Sunday in Tunis, with the primary focus on the battle against illegal immigration and the secondary goal of providing support to the North African nation…
Kenya’s president calls for African Union reform at…
The sixth Mid-Year coordination meeting of the African Union took place on Sunday, July 16, at Gigiri, which is located in the county of Nairobi. The summit's primary focus was on resolving pressing concerns regarding…
Senegal’s opposition figure Ousmane Sonko was nominated for…
Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition figure in Senegal, has been nominated as a candidate for the presidential election in 2024, according to an announcement made by his party on Friday. This comes despite Mr. Sonko's…
Sudan’s Neighbouring Leaders Convene in Cairo for Peace…
Leaders from Sudan's six neighbouring countries gathered in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday for high-profile peace negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The meetings sought to find a solution to the violence that…
Protests in Kenya escalate amid rising costs of…
Protests erupted once again in Nairobi and other major towns in Kenya, causing widespread disruptions and bringing businesses to a standstill. This marks the second wave of protests within a week, further exacerbating the tense…
Iran’s President Raisi’s diplomatic visit to Africa amidst…
According to recent reports, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will begin his trip to African countries on Wednesday (July 12). According to statements made by Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit was postponed so that…
Worcester Standoff: Ghanaian Man Arrested for Shooting Family…
On July 7, 2023, the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, was shaken by a harrowing incident that unfolded when a 24-year-old Ghanaian man allegedly shot his mother and sister. The subsequent arrest came after a dramatic…
