Mali’s ex-Islamist leader sentenced by ICC to 10 years for war crimes in Timbuktu
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz, an extremist leader of an al-Qaeda-linked Ansar al-Din armed group, to 10 years […]
Month: November 2024
Mali’s PM fired after criticizing prolonged junta rule
Choguel Maïga has been dismissed as Mali’s Prime Minister. A presidential decree, announced on state television ORTM on Wednesday, November 20, by the Secretary General […]
Angola: President dismisses ministers of Agriculture and Higher Education
Angolan President João Lourenço has enacted a series of significant Government changes, dismissing key officials on Wednesday, November 20, “for convenience of service.” António Assis, […]
Uganda: Opposition leader Kizza Besigye accused of endangering national security
Four days after his controversial arrest in Kenya and subsequent extradition, veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared before a military Court in Kampala on […]
Nigerian President Tinubu to make historic State visit to France
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a State visit to France on November 28 and 29, marking the first such visit by a […]
Developing Multi-Dimensional Partnership between Morocco, Austria Highlighted in Vienna
A conference tackling the development of a multi-dimensional partnership between Morocco and Austria was held in Vienna on Wednesday, at the initiative of Moroccan Millennium […]
Chinese EV makers to boost investments in Africa to avoid tariffs as rivalry with EU, US heats up
With the United States and the European Union imposing hefty tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), its carmakers are searching for alternative markets, notably in […]
Sub-Saharan Africa must urgently tackle youth job creation challenge — IMF analysis
To employ a growing population, sub-Saharan Africa, and especially the fragile, conflict-affected and low-income countries in the region, need to transform informal jobs, reduce barriers […]
European Union Backs Cameroon’s Infrastructure Development with Major Loan
The European Union has committed to a €91-million-loan package to strengthen Cameroon’s infrastructure over the next three years. The agreement, announced in Yaoundé, aims to […]
Opposition Leader Claims Historic Victory in Somaliland Presidential Election
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi has secured a decisive victory in Somaliland’s presidential election, garnering approximately 64 percent of votes against incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi’s 35 […]