Senegal takes control of first two French military bases amid shifting alliances in West Africa
France on Friday (7 March) initiated the handover of two military bases in Dakar, marking the first step in its planned withdrawal of forces from […]
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Morocco Reaffirms Commitment to African Climate Sovereignty at AU PSC
Morocco reiterated its commitment on Thursday to collaborating with African stakeholders and international partners to address climate challenges and bolster Africa’s climate sovereignty. “Morocco remains […]
South Sudan Opposition Condemns Arrests of Senior Officials as Breach of Peace Deal
The arrest of General Gabriel Duop Lam, a senior figure in South Sudan’s main opposition party, has been labelled a “grave violation” of the 2018 […]
Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline a catalyst for continental development
The gas pipeline that will connect Nigeria to Morocco is a “real way to transform” the African continent, head of Morocco’s mining and hydrocarbons development […]
UN Calls for Accountability Following Attacks in Central African Republic
The United Nations has called on March 6 for accountability in the Central African Republic (CAR) after uncovering evidence of serious human rights violations committed […]
Lesotho officials respond to US President’s “insulting” remarks
Lesotho’s Foreign Minister expressed profound dismay Wednesday following remarks by the American president dismissing the African nation as a country “nobody has ever heard of” […]
Mozambican Police Open Fire on Opposition March, Leader’s Whereabouts Unknown
Mozambican police opened fire on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane as they marched on March 5 in the capital, Maputo, resulting in at least […]
Presidents of Ghana and Ivory Coast Discussed ECOWAS Unity and Regional Cooperation
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama held talks on March 5 in Abidjan, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. […]
Tunisian Opposition Leaders Face Mass Trial Amid Claims of Political Persecution
A high-profile trial of around 40 prominent opposition figures began in Tunisia on Tuesday March 3, with lawyers, rights groups, and relatives claiming that the […]
Guinea-Bissau President Rejects ECOWAS Mediation Mission Over Unapproved Actions
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has declared that the mediation mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will no longer be welcomed […]