Sudan’s civil war enters third year as global aid summit in London seeks solutions
As Sudan’s brutal civil war marks its third year, world leaders gathered in London on Tuesday (15 April) to confront what many now call the […]
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Third GITEX Africa Morocco Kicks off in Marrakech
The 3rd edition of GITEX Africa kicked off in Marrakech on Monday, in the presence of more than 45,000 participants and over 1,400 exhibitors from […]
Historic Voter Registration Drive Launched in Somalia Ahead of Local Elections
A national voter registration campaign was officially launched in Mogadishu on Sunday, April 13, marking a historic step towards Somalia’s return to direct electoral democracy. […]
Dozens Killed in Escalating Violence in Eastern Congo as Blame Is Exchanged Over Weekend Attacks
At least 52 people were reported killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend, as a series of violent attacks intensified the long-running […]
Gabon: General Brice Oligui Nguema Wins Presidency in Landslide Vote
A seven-year presidential mandate has been awarded to General Brice Oligui Nguema following a decisive electoral victory in Gabon, according to provisional results released by […]
Africa loses $88.6bn annually to corruption, ECOWAS warns
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised the alarm over Africa’s staggering loss of $88.6 billion each year due to corruption and […]
Morocco Calls for Strengthening Africa’s Voice in International Social Policies
Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Omar Hilale, called for the strengthening of Africa’s voice in international social policies. Speaking at the 11th Session of […]
Egypt Embraces Instant Mobile Money Transfers with e & Egypt’s New Service
For many, the wait for a money transfer to clear can be a frustrating experience. But in Egypt, that could soon be a thing of […]
South Sudan: President Dismisses Foreign Minister, Appoints Replacement
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, announced the dismissal of the country’s Foreign Minister, Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc, in a presidential decree. The decree, aired through […]
Tunisian Authorities Continue Dismantling Migrant Camps amid Growing Tensions
Tunisian authorities have launched a large-scale operation to dismantle dozens of makeshift camps along the Mediterranean coastline, which have been home to thousands of African […]