Gabon’s President begins three-day state visit to Angola to deepen strategic cooperation
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, will begin a three-day State visit to Angola on Wednesday, May 6, at the invitation of President […]
Month: May 2026
Nigerian lawmakers to visit South Africa over xenophobic attacks, favour diplomatic resolution
Nigerian members of Parliament are set to visit South Africa to address rising xenophobic attacks against Nigerian nationals, the Senate announced on Tuesday, May 5. […]
Malian Army says 50 militants killed in nationwide air strikes amid escalating insecurity
The Malian Army on Tuesday announced that it had carried out coordinated air strikes across multiple regions, neutralizing about 50 militants and destroying key logistics […]
Over 8.7 Million Registered for Zambia’s August 13 Elections
Zambia’s Electoral Commission on Monday announced that 8,786,300 citizens are eligible to vote in the general elections scheduled for August 13, following a voter registration […]
Russia Vows Continued Military Presence in Mali After April 25 Offensive
The Kremlin reaffirmed that Russian forces will remain in Mali to support the government in its fight against terrorism, following renewed offensives by Tuareg-led separatists […]
IMF Flags Slower Growth and Fiscal Pressures in Mauritius After 2026 Article IV Mission
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has concluded its 2026 Article IV consultation in Mauritius on Monday, May 4, noting economic resilience but warning of […]
UN Releases $98m Emergency Funding for Mozambique Crisis Response
The United Nations has allocated nearly $98 million in emergency funding to support communities affected by conflict and climate-related disasters in Mozambique. UN Humanitarian Coordinator […]
Obi, Kwankwaso Defect to NDC in Pre-Election Shake-Up in Nigeria
Two leading Nigerian opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of next year’s presidential election, signalling a […]
South Africa Announces Sharp Fuel Price Hike Amid Global Oil Pressure
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has announced significant fuel price increases effective Wednesday, with petrol rising by R3.27 per litre and diesel by […]
Africa Confronts Widening Insurance Gap as Leaders Urge Urgent Reforms
African policymakers and industry leaders have raised concern over a growing insurance gap across the continent, calling for urgent reforms to strengthen financial resilience and […]