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Africa

February 20, 2025

Goodluck Jonathan Foundation congratulates new AU leadership

Mr Iyonu stressed GJF’s commitment to working closely with the AU in addressing key regional and continental challenges.

African Union
February 20, 2025

Niger military junta proposes five-year transition democracy

A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum of a five-year transition to democratic rule after discussions with national stakeholders.

Niger military leaders
February 20, 2025

Grenadian PM urges colonial powers to apologise, compensate Africans for slavery

From the 15th to the 19th century, at least 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped, forcibly transported by mostly European merchants, and sold into slavery.

Map of Africa
February 20, 2025

ECOWAS Court has enriched regional, global jurisprudence, says ex-president

ECOWAS Court of Justice has enhanced and enriched regional and international jurisprudence since its creation, Edward Asante, an ex-president of the court, says.

ECOWAS Court
February 20, 2025

U.S. air force will target terrorists across Africa: General Hecker

Mr Hecker stated this at a digital news conference on Wednesday, Wednesday, at the 2025 African Air Chiefs’ Symposium in Lusaka, Zambia.

Boko Haram; James Hecker
February 19, 2025

South Africa’s National Assembly postpones budget presentation over disagreement

Speaker Thoko Didiza told lawmakers that budget proceedings had never been postponed like this in the three decades since the end of apartheid.

South Africa National Assembly
February 19, 2025

NECO accredits more schools in Equatorial Guinea for SSCE, BECE

Mr Sani added that the accreditation of additional foreign schools was a testament to NECO’s commitment to providing quality education and assessment beyond the shores of Nigeria.

NECO
February 19, 2025

Long-lost tomb of ancient king unearthed in Egypt

Archaeologists have uncovered a long-lost tomb in Egypt, the first to be discovered since Tutankhamun’s burial in 1922.

Long-lost tomb
February 19, 2025

UN warns of escalating rights violations in Sudan

The conflict has caused the world’s worst displacement crisis, with over 12 million displaced and 3.3 million fleeing across borders.

Sudan's violence and children
February 19, 2025

DRC crisis worsens amid M23 violence

The crisis has displaced hundreds of thousands of people in eastern DRC, with 10,000 to 15,000 fleeing into Burundi in just a few days, according to UNHCR.

DRC Crisis