Goïta Assumes Mali Defence Portfolio After Camara’s Death on April 25
General Assimi Goïta, Mali’s transitional leader, has formally taken over as Minister of Defence, according to a decree announced on Monday, May 4. He replaces […]
Month: May 2026
Togo: Lomé to Host Regional Drive to Tackle Child Nutrition Crisis in West and Central Africa
The World Bank, in partnership with the Government of Togo and the Global Financing Facility, will convene a regional Conference on early childhood nutrition and […]
Algeria’s President Acknowledges Autonomy Plan Is “Ineluctable”, Signaling Shift on Sahara
In what analysts are describing as a significant departure from Algiers’ longstanding public posture, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune stated in a televised address broadcast on […]
Nigeria Plans Voluntary Repatriation of Citizens from South Africa Over Rising Attacks
Nigeria is preparing to repatriate nationals willing to return from South Africa amid growing concerns over attacks on foreigners. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said on […]
South Africa Urged to Act as Child Abuse and Teenage Pregnancy Rates Rise
Minister Sisisi Tolashe has called for urgent, coordinated national action to combat rising cases of child abuse, neglect and exploitation in South Africa. Speaking on […]
Floods and Landslides Claim 18 Lives in Kenya Amid Peak Rains
At least 18 people have died in Kenya following severe flooding and landslides triggered by sustained heavy rainfall, according to police on May 3, 2026. […]
Ethiopia Targets Record $10 Billion Export Earnings as Industrial Growth Accelerates
Abiy Ahmed has announced that Ethiopia is on course to achieve 10 billion US dollars in export revenue this fiscal year, a milestone that would […]
Senegal Pledges Solidarity with Mali After April 25 Attacks
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has affirmed his country’s readiness to support Mali in restoring peace and stability following recent attacks. Speaking on Saturday evening […]
Mahama Joins African Leaders for Innovation and AI Forum in Gabon
John Dramani Mahama is in Libreville to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, held on May 3, 2026. The high-level […]
Angola’s Statistics Institute to Release Farming and Fisheries Survey Results on Tuesday
The National Institute of Statistics will present the results of its Continuous Farming and Fisheries Survey on May 5, 2026, in Luanda. The survey covers […]