The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
Burkina Faso Foils Destabilization Plot Involving Civilians and…
This was according to a statement by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, as he announced on the country's national television that Burkina Faso's government had managed to thwart an entrenched plot against the stability of the…
ALPS Group joint statement on progress in resolving…
A virtual meeting of the ALPS Group took place on 19 September to continue its weekly coordination on expanding emergency humanitarian access across Sudan, including advocating for humanitarian pauses in times of critical need, and…
UAE Extends Humanitarian Aid in Sudan to Alleviate…
The UAE, seeing the protracted conflict that has laid Sudan to ruins, has given increased humanitarian assistance towards its people. It was after the outbreaks in April 2023 that the UAE entered extensive relief operations…
UN General Assembly Adopts “Pact for the Future”…
The United Nations General Assembly has given the green light to a landmark "Pact for the Future," a 42-page roadmap which bids to marshal the increasingly divided world against some of the most daunting challenges…
Somalia Strengthens National Security with Counter-IED Training Initiative
In the pursuance of self-reliance and sustainability of national security by Somalia, IEDs remain a nagging problem. From the community level to national forces, attacks from such explosives have left an average of about 600…
UN Condemns Extension of South Sudan’s Transition to…
In a development quite contrary to expectation, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has welcomed the extension of South Sudan's transitional period until February 2027. The head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, had expressed his…
Safety at tourist resorts to be stepped up…
Kenya's government will beef up security in Lamu County, a popular tourist region, to combat terrorism and other threats in order to attract more visitors, Vice President Rigathi Gachagua said on Thursday. LAMU, Kenya, Sept.…
Pan-African AI Conference Explores Artificial Intelligence Future for…
The 2024 Pan-African AI Conference, cohosted by the United States, has brought together politicians, legislators, and businesspeople from all over Africa and beyond into a bustling tech center in Lagos, Nigeria. This is where debates…
Torrential Rains Cause Deadly Floods in Morocco and…
Torrential rains hit normally arid mountains and deserts in North Africa over the weekend, causing devastating floods in both Morocco and Algeria that took over a dozen lives, destroyed homes, and badly affected key infrastructure.…
Ethiopia warns strongly of growing tensions with Egypt…
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed cautions against any invasion since tensions over territory disputes and the Nile dam project are rising between Egypt and Somalia. Emphasizing Ethiopia's historical fortitude in defending itself, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy…
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…
Daughter of Zuma to marry polygamous king ‘for…
South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma's 21-year-old daughter is marrying the King of Eswatini for love, a spokesman for Africa's last absolute monarchy has told the BBC. The engagement of Nomcebo Zuma to King Mswati…
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…
China-Africa Summit: Developing Economic and Diplomatic Relations Amid…
China welcomed more than fifty African leaders in Beijing this week, therefore signifying yet another important chapter in the always growing ties between them. Held among growing political and economic uncertainty, the summit was a…
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…
