Macron Begins Kenya Visit Ahead of Africa Summit Shifting France-Africa Relations
Emmanuel Macron, on Sunday, began a visit to Kenya ahead of the Africa Forward Summit, as France seeks to redefine its relationship with African nations […]
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Togo Opposition Coalition Holds First Authorised Protest Since Fifth Republic’ inception
A coalition of opposition groups in Togo has staged over the week-end what organizers described as the first authorized public demonstration since the introduction of […]
Côte d’Ivoire Loses More Than 80% of Forest Cover, Minister Warns
Jacques Assahore Konan has warned that Côte d’Ivoire has lost between 80 and 90 per cent of its forest cover since independence, with forested land […]
Interpol Operation Uncovers Surge in Counterfeit Medicines Across Africa
Interpol has revealed that Africa remains a major target for counterfeit medicine trafficking following a global crackdown that led to 269 arrests, the closure of […]
Côte d’Ivoire dissolves Electoral commission after criticism over independence
Côte d’Ivoire has dissolved its Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) following longstanding criticism over the body’s management of elections and concerns about its independence. Government spokesperson […]
Felix Tshisekedi signals openness to third term amid constitutional reform debate in DRC
President Felix Tshisekedi has said he is ready to seek a third term in office if the people of Democratic Republic of the Congo ask […]
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 […]
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 […]