Sahel Alliance AES Prioritises Unified Defence Force as Core Pillar of New Confederation
The Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has placed defence and security at the forefront of its integration agenda, as the bloc moves […]
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Kenya Launches Voter Registration Drive Targeting 6.3 Million Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has commenced a nationwide voter registration exercise in preparation for the 2027 general election. The campaign, which began […]
Nigeria: Gunmen Slay 12 Forest Guards in Kwara Amid Escalating Land Disputes
At least 12 forest guards were killed when armed men attacked the Oke-Ode community in Kwara State, northcentral Nigeria, on last Sunday. Police spokesperson Adetoun […]
‘We want to live’: Gen Z-led protests force Madagascar gov’t to dissolve
Madagascar’s government has been dissolved following days of mass protests led by the country’s youth, marking yet another example of Gen Z-driven movements reshaping governments […]
Uganda’s 2026 Presidential Race Kicks Off with Familiar Rivals Amid Tense Climate
Uganda’s presidential campaign for the January 12, 2026 election officially opened on Monday, 29 September 2025, setting the stage for a repeat of the 2021 […]
Romance and revenge: 260 arrested in pan-African cybercrime crackdown
In a sweeping international operation targeting digital romance scams and sextortion, authorities across 14 African countries have arrested 260 suspects linked to cybercrime networks. Dubbed […]
Cameroon’s Presidential Campaign Kicks Off Ahead of October 12 Poll
Cameroon’s presidential race officially began over the week-end, with 12 candidates, including one woman, competing for the nation’s top office. The two-week campaign will culminate […]
Standard & Poor’s Upgrades Morocco’s Sovereign Rating
The U.S. rating agency Standard & Poor’s has raised Morocco’s sovereign rating to BBB-/A-3, restoring the Kingdom to “Investment Grade” status. The agency’s decision, following […]
Niger Plans Nuclear Partnership with Russia
Niger has announced on Thursday, September 25, plans to construct two nuclear reactors in partnership with Russia’s state-owned energy company, Rosatom. Mining Minister Ousmane Abarchi […]
Grand Casablanca: Morocco’s King Launches Railway Projects worth over $ 2.2 billion to Improve Urban Mobility & Reduce Carbon Emission
King Mohammed VI launched on Wednesday in Casablanca construction works of several major railway projects worth over $ 2.2 billion to modernize urban mobility, enhance […]