Algiers must “play it straight,” by Mamadou Mouth BANE
The author calls on Algeria to “play it straight” in the Sahel security crisis, echoing an expression used by Emmanuel Macron. He argues that Algiers […]
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Pope Leo condemns prison conditions in Equatorial Guinea during Africa tour
Pope Leo on Wednesday criticized the treatment of prisoners in Equatorial Guinea, highlighting poor sanitary conditions and human rights concerns ahead of a planned visit […]
French Foreign Minister Barrot to visit Togo amid Sahel security and diplomatic realignment
Jean-Noël Barrot will undertake a two-day official visit to Togo from April 23 to 24, at a critical juncture for Franco-African relations and regional stability […]
Pope Departs Luanda for Saurimo as Angola Visit Continues
Pope Leo departed Luanda for Saurimo on 20 April 2026 as part of his apostolic visit to Angola, which is scheduled to run from 18 […]
Washington Conditions MINURSO Renewal on Autonomy Plan, Signalling a Watershed Moment for Sahara
The United States has hardened its position on the Western Sahara conflict to an unprecedented degree, with Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz explicitly […]
Zimbabwe: At Least 18 Killed in Minibus Fire on Key Highway
At least 18 people were killed on April 16 after a minibus caught fire along a major highway in southern Zimbabwe, Police have confirmed. Authorities […]
M23 Signals Fresh Switzerland Talks as Stalled Doha Process Faces Uncertainty
The March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group has announced that a new round of dialogue with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
Ethiopia registers over 36.9 million voters ahead of June 1 general election
Ethiopia’s National Election Board (NEBE) has registered more than 36.9 million voters for the country’s 7th general election slated for June 1. Of the total, […]
Burkina Faso Dismisses Human Rights Watch Report as ‘Unfounded’
The Government of Burkina Faso has rejected a report published on April 2, 2026, by Human Rights Watch (HRW), describing it as inaccurate and misleading. […]
Nigerian Troops Rescue 31 Easter Worshippers as Bandit Attacks Leave Five Dead
The military in Nigeria has rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter Sunday celebrations in northwestern Kaduna State, following a deadly attack that left at least […]