​  ​ Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has been elected chair of the African Union Commission. He succeeds Moussa Faki, a former prime minister […]
Category: African News
Uganda’s Crested Crane Nears Extinction as Farming and Hunting Threats Mount Â
​  ​ Uganda’s cherished crested crane, a symbol of national pride featured on the flag and coat of arms, is on the verge of extinction. […]
France Signals Support for Moroccan Rule in Historic Western Sahara Visit Â
​  ​ Rachida Dati, France’s Minister of Culture, has made a landmark visit to Western Sahara, becoming the first French official to travel there in […]
South African Gay Imam Fatally Shot in Suspected Hate Crime Â
​  ​ South African Imam Muhsin Hendricks, renowned as the first openly gay Muslim cleric, has been shot dead in what many believe to be […]
Ethiopia’s Mulatu Teshome Calls for Diplomatic Pressure Against Eritrea Â
​  ​ According to Ethiopia’s former president, Mulatu Teshome, Eritrea, under President Isaias Afwerki’s authoritarian rule, has repeatedly embroiled itself in regional conflicts, including those […]
No EU Lifeline: Africa Forced to Find Alternatives After USAID Cuts Â
​  ​ The European Union has stated it cannot make up the shortfall caused by the US’s suspension of aid across sub-Saharan Africa. Although the […]
China-Nigeria Trade Milestone: First Direct Cargo Ship Docks in Nigeria Â
​  ​ The MV Great Cotonou, operated by the Grimaldi Group, has become the first direct vessel to sail from Shanghai to Lagos, cutting transit […]
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Shift Mining Allegiances Away from the West Â
​  ​ Following the military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in 2020, 2022, and 2023 respectively, the three countries have changed how they […]
South Africa to Consider Russian and Iranian Bids for Nuclear Project Â
​  ​ South Africa’s government has confirmed it is open to nuclear energy proposals from Russia or Iran as it seeks to add 2,500 megawatts […]
US: Lifesaving Programs Remain Suspended Despite Waivers Â
​  ​ Millions at Risk as Vital Programs Shut Down US State Department waivers on suspended foreign assistance worldwide have not resulted in the resumption […]