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…
Africa to Middle East: UAE and Nigeria Forge…
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his working visit to the UAE with a number of key agreements, including resumption of flights, facilitating investments worth billions and normalising relations between the two countries. Following…
Tanzanian opposition leader briefly imprisoned over illegal meeting
Police arrested Tundu Lissu, a well-known opposition figure in Tanzania and vice chairman of CHADEMA, in a brief but significant event on suspicion of organizing an unlawful meeting. However, a few hours later, he was…
Morocco’s Earthquake Response: Uniting in Crisis
Over 48 hours have passed since the earth beneath Morocco's feet shook, claiming the lives of over 2,100 souls. Moroccan rescuers, joined by international teams, remain locked in a desperate race against time. Their mission…
G20 Welcomes African Union as Permanent Member
In a historical turn of events, the African Union (AU) is edging closer to becoming a significant player in the global economic arena as it stands on the threshold of joining the G20. As the…
Sudan Conflict: Al-Burhan’s Diplomacy Amidst an Ongoing Crisis
On Thursday, the leader of the Sudanese armed forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, traveled to Qatar to meet with the emir of that country. This was al-Burhan's third trip outside of Sudan since the conflict began…
Madagascar’s President Rajoelina to Seek Re-Election
On Wednesday, the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, made the announcement that he would be running for re-election in November. Rajoelina made the announcement during a lavish event that took place in the biggest stadium…
Nigeria’s Presidential Tribunal Decision Looms
After two competitors contested Bola Tinubu's victory in February's contentious election, the presidential election tribunal of Nigeria is scheduled to make a decision on Wednesday over whether or not he should continue serving as president.…
Arms race-related growth of BRICS’s sway over East…
By 2021 and 2022, Uganda and Rwanda were the largest importers of Russian weapons, while Ethiopia and Tanzania obtained their military hardware from China, suggesting that the BRICS arms race is indeed underway in eastern…
Niger Protests: Demands for French Troop Withdrawal
On Sunday, thousands of people in Niger participated in marches for the third day in a row, demanding that France, the country's former colonial ruler, pull its troops out of the country. This demand is…
President Ramaphosa Enforces Laws Over Hijacked Buildings
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the enforcement of laws to prevent the unlawful occupation of buildings in Johannesburg. His comments come after a fire broke out in a five-storey building that was…
India-Africa engagement: How Congo and Somaliland are crucial
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi, has been visiting African countries in recent years, highlighting the growth in India-Africa engagement. Narendra Modi’s third trip to South Africa was concluded with hope for the…
The military junta in Niger denounced “French blatant…
As demonstrators gathered close to a French base outside the nation's capital, Niamey, on Friday, the military government of Niger unleashed yet another verbal salvo at Paris, charging it with "blatant interference" in support of…
Tragic Johannesburg Fire Claims Dozens of Lives
The President of South Africa paid a visit to the scene of the Johannesburg fire earlier in the day, which claimed at least 74 lives, on Thursday evening, August 31. The deadliest fire in the…
Amid accusations, Russia vetoes a UN resolution to…
Russia has used its veto power in the UN Security Council to thwart a request to prolong sanctions on Mali for a year, which is a noteworthy diplomatic maneuver. The decision also made it more…
Gabon in Turmoil as Military Seizes Power and…
A coup attempt has thrown Gabon into chaos, with a group of mutinous soldiers appearing on national television to announce the cancellation of recent election results and the dissolution of all state institutions. The announcement…
Diplomatic Standoff: Macron Stands Firm on Niger Coup…
The disparities between Niamey and Paris appear to be insurmountable. French President Emmanuel Macron doubled down on his government's stance with regard to the juta while delivering a significant speech on foreign policy to ambassadors…
Zanu-PF celebrates “successful general elections” in Zimbabwe.
The spokesperson for the ruling party ZANU-PF stated on Sunday (August 27) that the re-election of President Emmerson Mnangagwa "shows that Zimbabweans are democratic" and that "a new confidence is being instilled" in the country.…
Zulu Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Marks 95th Birthday In…
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister, celebrated his 95th birthday in the hospital. He had been in the hospital for over a month after experiencing complications from a routine back surgery. Due to…
