South African Government Weighs Army Deployment Amid Surge in Gang Violence
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the South African Government is considering deploying the Army to gang violence hotspots as part of efforts to curb persistent […]
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Morocco and Senegal Book AFCON 2025 Final Spots with Dramatic Semi-Final Wins
Morocco and Senegal have secured their places in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final following thrilling semi-final encounters. Hosts Morocco advanced for […]
US boosts defence ties with Nigeria through delivery of critical military supplies
The United States has delivered what it described as “critical” military supplies to Nigerian forces in Abuja as part of efforts to deepen bilateral defence […]
Nine sailors abducted in pirate attack off Gabon coast
Armed assailants abducted nine sailors after boarding a fishing trawler off the coast of Gabon on Saturday night, in the latest piracy incident reported in […]
Angolan Government Unveils Strategic Investment Plan to Modernise Marinha de Guerra
The Minister of State announced a comprehensive investment initiative aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the Marinha de Guerra Angolana (Angolan Navy), reinforcing national maritime […]
Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Bishoftu Airport to Anchor Africa’s Largest Aviation Hub
Ethiopia has formally launched construction of the Bishoftu International Airport, a flagship infrastructure project poised to become Africa’s largest aviation hub upon completion. Prime Minister […]
MOROCCO SETS UP AIRPORT OPERATIONS CENTER FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE
Moroccan authorities have established an airport operations centre at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, a central hub that coordinates all airport activities for real-time, […]
Equatorial Guinea Formally Moves Capital from Malabo to Ciudad de la Paz
Equatorial Guinea has officially designated Ciudad de la Paz as its new capital following the publication of a presidential decree on Saturday, January 3, marking […]
US expands visa bond requirement to seven more countries, deepening barriers for African travellers
The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond policy to include seven additional countries—Bhutan, Botswana, the Central African Republic, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Namibia and Turkmenistan—effective January […]
Mauritania’s SNIM Workers Launch One-Hour Protest Over Bonus Exclusion
Workers at Mauritania’s state-owned National Industrial and Mining Company (SNIM) announced they will halt work for one hour on Monday morning to protest their exclusion […]