UN Warns Mali’s Political Ban Deepens Democratic Backslide
Amid growing unease over democratic regression in Mali, United Nations human rights experts have sharply criticized on Thursday May 8 the country’s military-led government for […]
Month: May 2025
Mozambique Positions Itself as Regional Energy Hub with Landmark Deals
Mozambique has taken on May 8 a strategic leap toward solidifying its role as a pivotal energy player in Southern Africa by signing two landmark […]
Nigerian Army Strikes Back at Boko Haram in Borno State, Killing Eight Militants
In a decisive military operation on Wednesday, May 7, the Nigerian Army successfully neutralized eight Boko Haram fighters during a counter-offensive in the Gwoza region […]
Congolese Catholics Hope for First African Pope in Modern Era
Catholic families across the Democratic Republic of Congo are gathering around televisions to follow the papal conclave with high hopes that their compatriot, 65-year-old Cardinal […]
Egypt-Greece Trade Dips Amid Global Headwinds, Investment and Remittance Flows Show Resilience
The bilateral trade volume between Egypt and Greece contracted to $1.6bn in 2024, reflecting a notable decline from $2bn the previous year, as confirmed by […]
US Court Halts Controversial Deportation Plan to Libya Amid Legal and Human Rights Concerns
A United States federal judge has issued a temporary injunction blocking the Trump Administration’s attempt to deport migrants to Libya, raising serious legal and ethical […]
Julius Malema Denied UK Visa Ahead of Africa Together Conference
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has accused the UK of attempting to silence dissent after being denied a visa to attend the ‘Africa Together […]
Teenage Belgian Ant Collectors Fined in Kenya as Experts Warn of Ecological Disruption
Two Belgian teenagers have been swept into the centre of Kenya’s escalating campaign against wildlife trafficking after being caught with 5,000 live ants, a violation […]
Mali Suspends Political Parties Amid Pro-Democracy Unrest
Mali’s military-led Government has indefinitely suspended on May 7 all political party and association activities, citing “public order” concerns, just days after hundreds of pro-democracy […]
Morocco’s King Launches Construction Works of Emergency Relief Mega-Warhouse for Rabat-Salé-Kenitra Region
King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, launched on Wednesday in the commune of Ameur (Salé prefecture), the construction works of the […]