Mali seeks U.S. support amid shifting security and economic alliances
Mali’s military-led government is seeking to rekindle ties with the United States, courting both investment and security assistance amid a broader realignment in West Africa’s […]
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FBI endorses Ghana’s extradition bid for former finance minister Ofori-Atta
The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have reportedly cleared a key hurdle in Ghana’s request to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, currently […]
US Slashes Visa Terms for Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ethiopia in Major Policy Shift
The United States has announced significant changes to its non-immigrant visa policies for Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ethiopia, drastically reducing the validity and flexibility of visas […]
Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye to Join Trump-Led U.S.-Africa Talks on Economy and Security
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will embark on a working visit to the United States on 9 and 10 July 2025, following an official invitation […]
Doha Set to Host Fifth Round of Peace Talks Between DRC Government and M23 Rebels
A new round of negotiations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Government and the M23 rebel group is expected to take place in […]
Coordinated Jihadist Attacks Rattle Mali Amid Rising Sahel Insecurity
A wave of synchronised assaults by jihadist fighters has rocked Mali, targeting military installations across seven towns, including Binoli, Kayes, and Sandere, in what marks […]
DA Withdraws from National Dialogue, Raises Concerns Over Ramaphosa’s Leadership of Unity Government
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) has withdrawn from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s national dialogue initiative, a platform aimed at fostering cohesion in the aftermath of the […]
Africa on alert: Hormuz crisis threatens fuel supply and economic stability
As tensions escalate between Iran, Israel, and the United States, Africa faces mounting economic risks following Iran’s parliamentary vote to close the Strait of Hormuz […]
China Offers Tariff-Free Trade to Africa Amid Rising US Trade Tensions
China has announced on June 12 its readiness to scrap import tariffs on goods from all 53 African nations with which it maintains diplomatic ties. […]
Benin Rebukes Niger’s Terror Allegations Amid Escalating Diplomatic Rift
Benin’s Government has firmly dismissed recent accusations from Niger’s transitional president, General Abdourahamane Tiani, who claimed that Beninese territory is hosting terrorist training camps aimed […]