US Secretary of State Skips G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa Amid Tensions
South Africa is set to host the G20 Foreign ministers’ meeting this week in Johannesburg, but the United States will notably be absent from the […]
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Burkina Faso: Jihadist Attack Strikes Djibo Amid Ongoing Blockade
On Tuesday, 18 February, the town of Djibo in northern Burkina Faso once again found itself under assault by jihadist groups, who launched coordinated attacks […]
Diplomatic Talks Begin Over Ethiopia-Somaliland Agreement as Tensions Simmer
In a bid to resolve a growing diplomatic dispute, Ethiopia and Somalia have begun on Tuesday, February 18, a series of technical talks under Turkey’s […]
Uganda Shifts Course: Opposition Leader Besigye to Face Civilian Court
In a significant legal development, Ugandan authorities have announced that prominent opposition figure Kizza Besigye will be tried in a civilian court rather than facing […]
Former Mauritius Premier Faces Money Laundering Investigation
In a significant development that has shaken Mauritius’ political establishment, former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been granted bail following his arrest on money laundering […]
Mali: Wagner Mercenaries and Army Accused of Killing 20 Civilians in Northern Attack
On Monday February 17, around 20 people were killed in northern Mali when their vehicles were ambushed. Local sources have accused Wagner mercenaries and the […]
South Africa Open to Nuclear Collaboration with Russia or Iran Amid Energy Crisis
South Africa has expressed on February 17 openness to bids from Russia or Iran to help expand its civilian nuclear capacity, according to Minister of […]
Tunisian Security Forces Bust Major Drug Trafficking Ring in Sfax
Tunisian security forces have successfully dismantled a major drug trafficking network in the eastern province of Sfax, arresting three individuals, according to a statement from […]
Sudan’s Fleeing Families Seek Refuge in South Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflict
At the Joda border crossing, situated between Sudan and South Sudan, a steady stream of displaced families continues to cross in search of safety. Just […]
Mali: deadly collapse at illegal open-pit gold mine kills dozens
At least 48 people, most of them women, have reportedly died after an illegal open-pit gold mine collapsed in the western region of Mali over […]