Somalia Expels Ethiopian Ambassador Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions
On Thursday, Somalia issued a directive for the Ethiopian ambassador to depart the country within 72 hours and ordered the shutdown of Ethiopia’s diplomatic outposts […]
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Sierra Leone’s Declaration: Drug Abuse Elevated to National Emergency Status
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has announced a national emergency in response to the widespread issue of drug abuse in the country, particularly […]
Botswana’s Warning: 20,000 Elephants Could Be Sent to Germany
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has made a bold suggestion that he may send 20,000 elephants to Germany as a response to a dispute over conservation […]
Ugandan Court Affirms Anti-Gay Law Permitting Death Penalty in Certain Instances
On Wednesday, Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld a controversial anti-gay law imposing the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” amidst global criticism from human rights advocates. This […]
Ivory Coast Set to Raise Official Cocoa Farmgate Price
Ivory Coast, recognized as the premier cocoa exporter worldwide, is poised to elevate its official cocoa farmgate price from 1,000 CFA to 1,500 CFA francs […]
Madagascar Cyclone Gamane Claims Lives of 18, Displaces Thousands
This week, a tropical cyclone named Gamane hit Madagascar, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 individuals and displacing thousands, according to the country’s […]
Mali: Rights Groups Report Russian Wagner Mercenaries Assisting Army in Civilian Casualties
Human rights reports this week disclose the involvement of the Russian private military group Wagner in aiding government forces in central and northern Mali, conducting […]
Main South African Opposition Party Open to ANC Deal
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA), the nation’s second-largest party, has indicated its readiness to explore potential collaboration with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) should […]
Southern Africa Faces Hunger Crisis: Malawi Declares Drought Disaster Following Zambia’s Lead Amidst El Niño Impact
Malawi, in southern Africa, has declared a state of disaster due to drought affecting 23 of its 28 districts, urgently seeking over $200 million in […]
President Tinubu Implements Ban on Foreign Trips for Nigerian Government Officials
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is set to impose a three-month embargo on ministers and other government officials from engaging in publicly funded foreign trips, as […]