East-Africa
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall Faces Setback in Bid for UN Post
With the contest to succeed outgoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres entering a decisive phase, the two African contenders — Senegal’s Macky Sall…
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East-Africa
Report: Uranium Detected in DR Congo Cobalt Shipments Bound for China
Uranium was reportedly found in significant quantities in cobalt ore exported from mines in southeastern Katanga, according to a joint investigation by…
West-Africa
Ivorian Drum Looted by France Returns Home for Public Display
After more than a century away, Côte d’Ivoire has welcomed back the Djidji Ayokwe, a sacred “talking drum” seized by French colonial…
Central-Africa
DR Congo Transfers First Prisoners to M23 Under Peace Deal
In a first sign of movement under the 2025 peace agreement, authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have released 15 prisoners…
Central-Africa
‘Open Skies’ Delays Raise African Trade Costs, Experts Warn
Africa’s fragmented air transport market is raising business costs and weakening the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), regional…
North-Africa
Global Study Finds Inequality Linked to Worse Pandemic Outcomes
Countries’ levels of inequality may be a stronger indicator of pandemic outcomes than the preparedness of their health systems, research presented at…
North-Africa
Morocco-Ceuta Border Rush Leaves 100 People Dead
Ceuta is still struggling to cope with the aftermath of a mass border crossing, with between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remaining in…
West-Africa
Cameroun : l’absence de Paul Biya rend le palais d’Etoudi invisible
Au Cameroun, le « bref » séjour de Paul Biya pourrait une nouvelle fois s’inscrire dans la durée. Ce scénario n’est pas…
Central-Africa
Ebola Spreads Into Displacement Camps in DR Congo
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is intensifying, with at least 19 internally displaced people infected and five…
West-Africa
Liberia Government Denies Diplomatic Pouch Used to Smuggle Cocaine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected allegations that Liberia’s diplomatic pouch or official communication channels were used to enable a major…
West-Africa
Nigeria approves U.S.$4.5 billion refinancing deal backed by oil revenues
A new $4.5 billion oil-backed financing facility for NNPC Limited has secured approval from the National Economic Council, paving the way to…
