JNIM releases about 60 civilian hostages in Mali
About 60 civilians held hostage by the al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Jnim) were released between Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14, according to […]
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DRC records nearly 30,000 malaria deaths in 2025
More than 26 million malaria infections were recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2025, with the disease claiming nearly 30,000 lives, according […]
Niger Announces $1.9 Billion Refinery Construction Project
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Nigerien government signed an agreement with the Canadian company “ZIMAR GROUP” for the construction of a conventional refinery and […]
UN Welcomes Presidential Pardons Granted to Certain Political Actors in Chad
Several political opposition figures in Chad have benefited from presidential pardon measures, to the satisfaction of the “United Nations System in Chad,” which described the […]
Cameroon players win historic first WAFCON title after beating Malawi 3-0
The Indomitable Lionesses made history on August 17 by winning their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after a dominant 3-0 victory over […]
Senegal MPs debate constitutional amendment to expand asset declaration requirement
Senegal’s Parliament is preparing to vote on a constitutional amendment that would formally extend the asset declaration requirement to the Prime Minister and Speaker of […]
Mali pardons Frenchman jailed for alleged coup plot
Mali has granted a presidential pardon to French national Yann Vezilier, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for allegedly plotting to destabilise the […]
Guinea set to secure $425m IMF financing package
Guinea is moving towards a $425 million financing package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after reaching an agreement with the Fund on Monday, August […]
UN Condemns Deadly Communal Violence in South Sudan’s Warrap State
The United Nations has condemned deadly communal attacks in Tonj North County, Warrap State, South Sudan, that reportedly killed more than 60 civilians and injured […]
Canada temporarily closes embassy in South Sudan
Canada has temporarily suspended operations at its embassy in Juba, South Sudan, with responsibility for diplomatic and consular services being transferred to its mission in […]