Cameroon’s Opposition Leader Kamto Breaks Police Siege
Cameroonian opposition figure Maurice Kamto left Douala for the capital Yaoundé on June 09 after police lifted a two-day siege around his residence which started […]
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Rwanda withdraws from Central African Bloc amid escalating dispute with DRC
Rwanda has announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), deepening a regional crisis linked to the ongoing conflict in eastern […]
Mozambique’s External Deficit Widens
Mozambique experienced increasing pressure on its external accounts in 2024, with the combined current and capital account deficit widening to $2.23 billion, representing 10.1% of […]
South Sudan’s Police Chief Calls for Integrity as New Immigration Head Takes Office
South Sudan’s Inspector General of Police, Gen. Abraham Manyuat Peter, has delivered a stern warning to law enforcement officers, calling out corruption as a threat […]
Côte d’Ivoire: PDCI Rallies Behind Tidjane Thiam Despite Electoral Disqualification
As Côte d’Ivoire approaches its October 2025 presidential election, the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) is doubling down on support for its leader, Tidjane […]
Liberia’s Political Turmoil Deepens as Former Speaker Faces Arson Charges Over Parliament Fire
Liberia’s ongoing political crisis escalated further as former Speaker of Parliament Jonathan Fonati Koffa was formally charged with arson and other serious crimes linked to […]
Wagner’s Exit from Mali Marks Shift in Russia’s Strategy, Not Its Presence
The Wagner Group’s announcement on June 8 of its withdrawal from Mali after over three years signals a strategic rebranding rather than a full departure […]
UAE’s IRH Bids $367M for Majority Stake in DRC’s Largest Tin Mine
UAE-based International Resources Holding (IRH) announced last week a definitive agreement to acquire a 56% stake in Alphamin Resources, the owner of the Bisie tin […]
Angola Tightens Grip on Private Security as Seized Arms Reveal Alarming Lapses
Angolan authorities have ramped up efforts to regulate the sprawling private security industry, seizing more than 30,000 military-grade firearms in a sweeping crackdown aimed at […]
AfDB wins top infrastructure award for Africa’s largest wind power project in Egypt
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has won the prestigious “Infrastructure Deal of the Year” award at the 2025 African Banker Awards for its leading role […]