Mali’s military junta has enacted laws criminalizing same-sex relationships, further eroding human rights in the nation. The new penal code, effective December 13, […]
Category: African News
Congo Jails Chinese Nationals for Illegal Gold Possession
A court in Bukavu, eastern Congo, has sentenced three Chinese nationals to seven years in prison for illegal possession of gold and money […]
South Africa Mine Rescue Ends with Heavy Toll
South African police have concluded a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in North West province, recovering 78 bodies and rescuing 246 […]
Nigeria to Expand Internet Access with LEO Satellite Partnership
The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) is partnering with France-based Eutelsat to deploy Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services in Nigeria, aiming to bridge […]
Congo Seeks Saudi Investment to Counter China’s Mining Influence
The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking mining investors from Saudi Arabia to reduce its reliance on Chinese firms, which currently dominate the […]
Rwanda Poised to Become Africa’s Newest Oil Producer
Rwanda is set to join Africa’s oil-producing nations following a significant oil discovery in Lake Kivu. According to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and […]
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns armed attack on our healthcare workers in Nasir County
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns the armed attack on two of its clearly marked boats on the afternoon of Wednesday, 15 January […]
The Gambia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
The human rights record of The Gambia will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group […]
Gabon Oil Company (GOC), Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and South Africa National Petroleum Corporation (SANPC) at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025: African National Oil Companies (NOCs) Seek Strategic Partners for Growth
Africa’s leading national oil companies (NOCs) are set to take center stage at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum (www.Invest-Africa-Energy.com) in […]
President Ramkalawan shares Seychelles’ perspective on Harnessing Blue Economy & Marine Conservation for Sustainable Energy Transition
The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan is currently leading the Seychelles delegation at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) […]