Saturday, November 7, 2026

Africa

November 6, 2024

South Africa closes border with Mozambique as post-election protests  spread

The electoral commission has declined to comment on allegations of fraud

November 4, 2024

Guinean anti-graft boss arrested as sex videos with over 400 married women, celebrities leak online

Erotic videos featuring Mr Ebang have been making the rounds on the internet for days now.

Baltasar Ebang
November 4, 2024

Sudanese leader conducts partial government reshuffle amid escalating conflict

Graham Abdel-Qadir was removed from his post as minister of culture and information.

Sudan crisis
November 2, 2024

IMF expands executive board with sub-Saharan Africa as 25th chair

The IMF noted that the new board’s term would commence in November.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
November 2, 2024

ECOWAS president urges member states to accelerate action on Africa gas project

Mr Douka stated, “We have reached a critical phase in the development of this project.’’

Joint meeting of the ECOWAS ministers of hydrocarbons and energy
November 1, 2024

Sudan’s maternal, child mortality rates worsened amid armed conflicts: Official

The minister revealed a strategic plan for 2025 to improve the health of mothers and children at a total cost of more than $200 million.

A pregnant woman
November 1, 2024

Botswana’s ruling party suffers defeat after 58 years in power

Incumbent president, Mr Masisi, 63, a former UNICEF worker, conceded defeat in a press conference on Friday, promising to “support” the president-elect.

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi
October 31, 2024

Sudan urges international community to tackle violent crisis in Sahel

Mr Taboul said that without safety in Sudan, there would be no safety across the region with open borders that could affect regional security

Map of Sudan. [PHOTO CREDIT: CDC]
October 29, 2024

Ghana to import petroleum from Dangote refinery: Official

He proposed a common West African currency to reduce FX volatility and stabilise regional economies.

Dangote Refinery
October 29, 2024

Morocco, France sign historic partnership deal to boost bilateral relations 

The government said the bilateral deal reaffirmed mutual cooperation and strategic autonomy.

French President Emmanuel Macron , Morocco’s King Mohammed VI