US Strikes Kill Key ISIL Figures in Puntland, Somalia
The Government of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region has confirmed on February 2 that recent US military strikes in the Golis Mountains have successfully killed key […]
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UK PM urges Mauritius to ensure Diego Garcia military base is free from China’s ‘malign influence’
British prime minister Keir Starmer has urged Mauritius to ensure ‘strong protections’ for the UK-US military base on the Chagos island chain, notably that it […]
ReconAfrica Uncovers Oil Traces at Naingopo Well in Namibia
Canadian firm Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) has discovered traces of oil at its onshore Naingopo well in Namibia, prompting plans to fast-track further drilling in […]
Morocco Reaffirms Commitment to Peace & Reconciliation in Africa at AU Security Council
Morocco’s unwavering commitment to peace and reconciliation in Africa was reaffirmed Friday before the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC), as the Kingdom emphasized […]
Kagame Denies Rwandan Involvement in M23 Conflict Amid Tensions with South Africa
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has strongly rejected accusations from his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, that Rwanda is backing the M23 rebels, a group that […]
Uganda Records First Ebola Death Since 2023 Outbreak
Uganda has confirmed on January 30 its first death from Ebola since the 2023 outbreak was declared over, with a male nurse succumbing to the […]
Egypt to Raise $2bn Through International Bond Issuance in next February
In a move to strengthen its financial position, Egypt is set to raise up to $40 billion through its global medium-term note programme. As part […]
Chad Takes Control of French Military Base as Defense Ties End
On Thursday January 30, Chad officially took control of France’s final military base in the country, marking the culmination of a process that began two […]
Chinese firms to build $2bn nickel-carrying railway linking Tanzania and Burundi
Burundi and Tanzania have partnered with two Chinese companies to build a railway linking the two countries for transporting metals, including battery mineral nickel, to […]
Former South Africa President’s Daughter to Face Charges Over Involvement in 2021 Riots
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, is set to face charges related to her alleged role in the deadly 2021 […]