African Union calls for “mutual respect” between Ethiopia and Somalia
The African Union on Thursday January 4 called for “calm” and “mutual respect” between Ethiopia and Somalia, following the renewed tensions between the two countries […]
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Sierra Leone: Ex-President Koroma charged in connection with “attempted coup d’état”
Former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma, who led the country from 2007 to 2018, was indicted on Wednesday January 3 for his alleged role […]
Ethiopia explains its agreement with Somaliland and tries to calm things down
The agreement announced on Monday January 1 between Ethiopia and Somaliland has raised tensions in the Horn of Africa. A compromise signed between Addis Ababa […]
Mozambique: Ossufo Momade is Renamo’s choice for the presidential elections
The spokesman for the Mozambican National Resistance (Renamo) said this Wednesday January 3 that the party will bet on the current president for next year’s […]
Sudan: Hemedti civilian and paramilitary forces sign joint declaration
A joint declaration was announced at the end of two days of talks in Addis Ababa between two Sudanese delegations representing the Rapid Support Forces […]
Ethiopia gains sea access to Somaliland
Ethiopia and Somaliland have signed a “historic” agreement giving Ethiopia access to the sea via a port on the territory of this breakaway region of […]
São Toméan Minister of Infrastructure resigns after controversy with public companies
The São Toméan Minister for Infrastructure, Adelino Cardoso, resigned from his post on Tuesday January 2, following controversy over the concession of public company services, […]
FC Barcelona right back Jules Koundé visits Benin to connect with family
French international and Spain’s reigning Champions FC Barcelona’s right back Jules Kounde has arrived in Benin, his country of origin, to connect with family. The […]
Angolan President authorizes expenditure of 73 ME for rehabilitation of schools in Luanda
Angolan President João Lourenço has authorized expenditure of 80.9 million dollars (73 million euros) for the rehabilitation, expansion and equipping of eight public schools in […]
Liberia: a tanker explosion kills at least 40 people
The president of the Enaport workers’ union said that the company pays 70 thousand dollars (63.5 thousand euros) a month to rent a tugboat, but […]