Chad declares national mourning after deadly Boko Haram attacks
Chad on Wednesday began a three-day national mourning period following deadly terrorist attacks on soldiers in the Lake Chad region. Twenty-three soldiers were killed and […]
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Gabon’s President begins three-day state visit to Angola to deepen strategic cooperation
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, will begin a three-day State visit to Angola on Wednesday, May 6, at the invitation of President […]
Malian Army says 50 militants killed in nationwide air strikes amid escalating insecurity
The Malian Army on Tuesday announced that it had carried out coordinated air strikes across multiple regions, neutralizing about 50 militants and destroying key logistics […]
Russia Vows Continued Military Presence in Mali After April 25 Offensive
The Kremlin reaffirmed that Russian forces will remain in Mali to support the government in its fight against terrorism, following renewed offensives by Tuareg-led separatists […]
Goïta Assumes Mali Defence Portfolio After Camara’s Death on April 25
General Assimi Goïta, Mali’s transitional leader, has formally taken over as Minister of Defence, according to a decree announced on Monday, May 4. He replaces […]
Togo: Lomé to Host Regional Drive to Tackle Child Nutrition Crisis in West and Central Africa
The World Bank, in partnership with the Government of Togo and the Global Financing Facility, will convene a regional Conference on early childhood nutrition and […]
Floods and Landslides Claim 18 Lives in Kenya Amid Peak Rains
At least 18 people have died in Kenya following severe flooding and landslides triggered by sustained heavy rainfall, according to police on May 3, 2026. […]
Senegal Pledges Solidarity with Mali After April 25 Attacks
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has affirmed his country’s readiness to support Mali in restoring peace and stability following recent attacks. Speaking on Saturday evening […]
Mahama Joins African Leaders for Innovation and AI Forum in Gabon
John Dramani Mahama is in Libreville to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, held on May 3, 2026. The high-level […]
Côte d’Ivoire launches three-month nationwide trader registration drive
On Wednesday, April 29, Côte d’Ivoire’s Commerce Ministry commenced a three-month nationwide campaign to register economic operators, with the objective of formalizing the commercial sector […]