Americans charged in U.S. after alleged coup plot in Congo
Three Americans who were convicted in Congo for their role in a failed coup attempt have now been formally charged in the United States, following […]
Month: April 2025
Gabon: First Post-Coup Presidential Vote to be Held Saturday, Military Leader Oligui Nguema Favored to Win
Gabon will hold a pivotal presidential election this Saturday, the first since a military coup in 2023 ended more than half a century of dynastic […]
Borno Governor Raises Alarm as Boko Haram Regains Foothold in North-East Nigeria
The governor of Nigeria’s Borno state, Babagana Zulum, has sounded on April 9 a stark warning about the resurgence of jihadist group Boko Haram, saying […]
Ghana, Czech Republic Chart New Course for Strategic Partnership in Trade, Security, and Innovation
Ghana and the Czech Republic have reaffirmed on April 9 their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties through enhanced political, economic and cultural cooperation during the […]
Sudan Criticizes UK for Hosting Conference on War Without Inviting Khartoum Government
Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ali Yousif has formally criticized the UK for hosting an international Conference on Sudan’s ongoing conflict without inviting the country’s Government in […]
Egypt, France Forge €7-Billion-Green Hydrogen Partnership
Egypt and France signed a landmark agreement worth €7 billion (approximately 7.64 billion U.S. dollars) to establish a cutting-edge integrated complex for green hydrogen and […]
Trump tariffs triggers fears of recessions in African economies
Trump tariffs on African economies triggered repercussions particularly on countries reliant on exports to the US. Some of the highest tariffs imposed by Trump administration […]
Israel’s Ambassador Expelled from African Union Conference Amid Tensions Over Gaza Conflict
Israel’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Avraham Neguise, was expelled on Monday April 7 from a conference on the Rwandan genocide, organized by the African Union in […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Teachers’ Strike Amid Government Threats of Dismissal
In Côte d’Ivoire, public sector schools have been affected by a teachers’ strike, initiated by two trade union coalitions demanding increased quarterly allowances. The strike […]
Tensions Escalate as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Recall Ambassadors from Algeria
Diplomatic relations between Algeria and its southern neighbours have been severely strained following the downing of a Malian military drone, prompting Mali, Burkina Faso, and […]