Chad: Several senior security officials ousted by decree
Mahamat Idriss Deby has made sweeping changes at the top of Chad’s Defense and Security Corps. On the evening of October 16, the government announced […]
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Kenya: Vice-President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed in historic process
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached on Thursday October 17 after months of tension between President William Ruto and him. In a late-night session, […]
Dakhla Adds Ohio’s State Capital to its Sister Cities
Dakhla, the pearl of Moroccan Sahara, has signed a twinning agreement with American Columbus, Ohio’s State capital, confirming the strong US-Moroccan ties and dealing a […]
Nouakchott International Film Festival admitted to the list of Arab film Festivals
The Nouakchott International Film Festival (FIFN) has been included in the Union of Arab Film Festivals. The announcement was made at a press conference in […]
Libya: Book fair kicks off in Tripoli
Libya’s book fair has officially kicked off in Tripoli, after a 10-year hiatus. The event attracts a diverse range of participants from over 22 countries, […]
AfDB, AFD strengthen partnership in favor of youth entrepreneurship
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the French Development Agency (AFD) have strengthened their partnership to support young entrepreneurs in Africa. AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina […]
Nile Cooperation Agreement: A source of hope and tensions after implementation
The Nile Basin Cooperation Framework Agreement (CFA), which came into force on Sunday, October 13, is both a source of hope and controversy. Aimed at […]
Niger Renames French Colonial-Era Streets and Monuments to Honor Local Heroes
Niger’s military government has initiated a campaign to rename streets and monuments that previously bore French names, marking another step in distancing the country from […]
Japanese Firm Toyo Plans Solar Cell Factory in Ethiopia, Eyeing US Market Amid Tariff Concerns
Japanese company Toyo has announced plans to construct a 2-gigawatt solar cell factory in Hawassa, Ethiopia, investing approximately $60 million. This strategic move comes in […]
Mozambique: Presidential candidate Mondlane calls for a “general strike” alleging fraud in the elections
After alleging widespread fraud in Mozambique’s October 9 elections, presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane has called for a nationwide strike on October 21 to protest the […]