Donald Trump’s “shitholes” comment sparks diplomatic fury in Africa
The African Union has issued a statement last weekend calling on US President Donald Trump to apologize after he reportedly called nations on the continent […]
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Towards a single air transport market in Africa
The African Union is planning to launch an African single air transport market with 40 plus countries expected to be signatories. So far, 23 African […]
Uganda starts pulling out troops from Somalia
Uganda has begun the withdrawal of its troops serving in the African Union mission (Amisom) in Somalia. The withdrawal of 281 army personnel comes as […]
Saudi Arabia pledges $100 million to G5 Sahel military force
Saudi Arabia has promised up to $100 million to support the Joint counterterrorism force, set up by the Group of Five Sahel States, known as […]
Libya: Côte d’Ivoire repatriates 155 migrants after CNN footage sparks outrage
Some 155 Ivorian migrants in Libya have been flown back home on Monday night, visibly tired but relieved to be in their homeland, local media […]
Zimbabwe: political turmoil ‘seems like a coup’ – African Union
The African Union chairperson, president Alpha Conde on Wednesday said the political situation in Zimbabwe “seems like a coup” against President Robert Mugabe. Zimbabwe’s military […]
Peace and Security top agenda of 4th Dakar International Forum
The 4th Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa has kicked off on Monday in Senegal as the continent moves to assure its […]
Africa’s intra-trade reaches 13% – UNECA
Trade among African countries accounts for only 13% of the continent’s overall trade, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa said on Wednesday. The commission […]
Togo’s Faure Gnassingbé in Liberia to mediate election dispute
The Togolese Head of state Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé in his capacity as a Chair of ECOWAS travelled to Liberia’s capital Monrovia on Wednesday with his […]
Somalia: at least 276 people killed in deadliest single attack in decades
At least 276 people have been killed and hundreds have been injured by a single bomb attack in Somalia this weekend, making it the worst […]