Category: Africa

Israel denies reports of secret talks with many countries on relocation of Gaza’s Palestinians

January 4, 2024

A senior Israeli official on Wednesday evening rubbished a report by local media earlier in the day claiming that Israel is “in talks with the ... Read More

Hamas leader praises South Africa for filing genocide lawsuit against Israel at top UN court

January 4, 2024

The chief of Hamas' political bureau has thanked South Africa for launching a case against Israel at the United Nations' top court, outlined in detail ... Read More

France shuts down embassy in Niger sine die amidst soaring ties

January 3, 2024

France announced Tuesday January 2 the closure of its Embassy in Niger’s capital of Niamey "until further notice", citing major concerns. "For the past five ... Read More

Chad’s new Premier unveils 41-member Cabinet

January 3, 2024

Succes Masra, Chad’s new Prime Minister, has presented a new cabinet of 41 ministers including 8 new comers, one day after his appointment by the ... Read More

U.S. singles out Senegal for legal action for helping illegal migrants at borders with Mexico

January 3, 2024

Troy A. Miller, a senior official of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has finger-pointed Senegal for housing “Pseudo-legitimate” travel agencies that allegedly propose illegal ... Read More

Dakhla, poised to serve as gateway to west Africa, Sahel

January 2, 2024

Morocco is matching words with actions as far as making the Sahara territory a bridge to the rest of Africa through win-win partnerships. The Atlantic ... Read More

Royal Armed Forces intercept over 1,000 would-be immigrants in Northern Morocco

January 2, 2024

Units of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) in charge of border surveillance in the cities of Nador, M'diq, and Fnideq carried out several interception and ... Read More

AI integration into public services, Morocco ranks 5th in Africa

December 31, 2023

Morocco ranked fifth in the list of African countries ready to effectively integrate AI into public services, according to the Oxford Institute AI readiness index. ... Read More

Seychelles: Central Bank Chief steps down in March 2024

December 31, 2023

The governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) Caroline Abel, will leave her position in March 2024 when her contract ends. C. Abel made ... Read More

UAE, Congo ink trade agreement

December 31, 2023

United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Congo have sealed a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement that is expected to reduce or eliminate tariffs, remove unnecessary trade barriers, ... Read More