EU urges South Sudan to put communities at centre of wildlife conservation
The European Union has urged South Sudan to strengthen community participation and governance of land and natural resources as the country seeks to improve wildlife […]
Month: August 2026
Niger Announces $1.9 Billion Refinery Construction Project
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Nigerien government signed an agreement with the Canadian company “ZIMAR GROUP” for the construction of a conventional refinery and […]
UN Welcomes Presidential Pardons Granted to Certain Political Actors in Chad
Several political opposition figures in Chad have benefited from presidential pardon measures, to the satisfaction of the “United Nations System in Chad,” which described the […]
Cameroon players win historic first WAFCON title after beating Malawi 3-0
The Indomitable Lionesses made history on August 17 by winning their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after a dominant 3-0 victory over […]
Ramaphosa calls for deeper SADC unity and regional integration
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on Southern African leaders to deepen regional unity and integration, saying the region is bound by a shared […]
Lake Kariba boat accident death toll rises to 84
The death toll from the boat capsize on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba has risen to 84 after four more bodies were recovered on Sunday afternoon, Police […]
Zambia votes in peaceful general election as Hichilema seeks second term
Zambians turned out in large numbers on Thursday, August 13, 2026, to vote in the country’s general elections, with the exercise largely peaceful across the […]
Senegal MPs debate constitutional amendment to expand asset declaration requirement
Senegal’s Parliament is preparing to vote on a constitutional amendment that would formally extend the asset declaration requirement to the Prime Minister and Speaker of […]
Mali pardons Frenchman jailed for alleged coup plot
Mali has granted a presidential pardon to French national Yann Vezilier, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for allegedly plotting to destabilise the […]
Eighty-two Malian Soldiers Held Hostage Since April Freed, Army Says
Eighty-two Malian soldiers held hostage by terrorist groups since April were released on Thursday, the General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces announced. “The soldiers […]