Africa

Mozambique votes for president and the ruling party could extend its 49 years in power

Mozambique is currently voting for a new president on Wednesday in an election and it's expected to extend the party’s…

October 9, 2024

Why are drought-stricken African countries slaughtering elephants?

Some regions of southern Africa are slaughtering elephants and other wildlife to feed their starving populations, at a time when…

October 8, 2024

Reelection strengthens Kais Saied’s grip on power

Kais Saied, a 66 year old Tunisian politician who is known for his anti-corruption stance during the campaign of the…

October 8, 2024

Saqr Ghobash Engages in Parliamentary Cooperation Talks with Comoros Parliament President

The Union of the Comoros Parliamentary Council received His Excellency Engineer Mustadran Abdo, President of the Federal Parliament of the…

October 8, 2024

UNICEF Reports At Least 13 Children Killed in North Darfur Fighting

The fighting between the Sudanese army and rival paramilitary forces in North Darfur, Sudan, has killed at least 13 children…

October 7, 2024

Cooperation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates strengthened with a view to mutual growth

Links between the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria have reached an important milestone with the resumption of daily Emirates Airlines…

October 5, 2024

AFRICOM Chief on threats, way forward for US military in Africa

The Commander in Chief of the US armed forces in Africa General Micheal Langley has started to mould the presence…

October 5, 2024

The President of the United Arab Emirates begins an official working visit to Egypt

As part of His Highness' working visit to Egypt, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency…

October 4, 2024

United Nations official pledges support for Somalia despite election-related difficulties

Speaking at a Security Council meeting on Thursday, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNAMA) pledged…

October 4, 2024

UAE plans to invest $23 billion in low-carbon energy solutions over the next five years

United Arab Emirates will invest $23 billion over five years in next-generation low-carbon energy, such as hydrogen and ammonia, to…

October 3, 2024

Prince Harry receives warm welcome as he touches down in South Africa

After making a memorable appearance at the WellChild Awards in the United Kingdom, Prince Harry landed at his next destination…

October 2, 2024

Controversy over conditions of detention of ‘StopGalamseyNow’ protesters in Ghana

Oliver Mawuse Barker Vormawor, the organiser of the ‘StopGalamseyNow’ demonstration, and 11 other demonstrators have been remanded in custody until…

October 1, 2024

Algeria Introduces Visa Requirements for Moroccan Visitors

Algeria has again made the introduction of visa requirements for Morocco passport holders. There were various reasons cited by the…

October 1, 2024

Kenya’s Deputy President facing an Impending Impeachment Motion

Rigathi Gachagua, 59 year old Kenyan Deputy President has been alleged for promoting ethnic divisions, subverting President William Ruto, his…

October 1, 2024

UAE Invests $30 million to Support Ghana’s Biodiversity and Climate Goals

In an effort to combat the climate crisis worldwide, the United Arab Emirates has united with Ghana to commit $30…

September 30, 2024

Algeria to Donate MiG-29 Fighter Jets to Strengthen Sudan’s Air Force

In a strategic maneuver to firm up regional defense cooperation, Algeria is reportedly set to donate its surplus MiG-29 fighter…

September 28, 2024

Police Deployment in Haiti by Kenya Strengthens Security-Ruto Urges International Support

While visiting Haiti last Saturday, Kenyan President William Ruto praised the great progress in the security build-up on the island…

September 27, 2024

What Sudan Needs: An Urgent Humanitarian Response, Say UN and Global Leaders

As fighting in Sudan is intensifying, with an increasingly dire hunger crisis, UN agencies and Member States called on Wednesday…

September 27, 2024

Lupita Nyong’o wants to show Africa through her eyes

Lupita Nyong'o has brought African characters - both fictional and real - to life in memorable ways throughout her career,…

September 26, 2024

Burkina Faso Foils Destabilization Plot Involving Civilians and Foreign Operatives

This was according to a statement by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, as he announced on the country's national television that…

September 25, 2024

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