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In a significant move, the President of Tunisia dismissed Sihem Boughdiri from her position as Finance Minister on Wednesday February 5, appointing Michkat Khaldi, a prominent judge, as her replacement. Khaldi, who took the official oath at Carthage Palace, assumes the role at a time when the country’s economic situation is dire. Boughdiri, who had […]
The Government of Niger has unveiled on February 5 plans to launch a new national airline alongside a regional carrier as part of a broader strategy to enhance air connectivity both within the country and across the Sahel region. According to the Nigerien News Agency, Colonel Salisu Mahaman Salisu, the Minister of Transport and Equipment, […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has solidified its position as Zimbabwe’s most important partner, surpassing China with a strategic $1.4 billion investment in real estate, gold trading, and other sectors. This partnership, which began gaining momentum in 2022, marks a shift in global economic alliances as Zimbabwe continues to struggle with Western sanctions and a […]
A new wave of violence erupted in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels launched an offensive just days before the presidents of both East African countries are set to meet for a crisis summit in Dar es Salaam. The renewed clashes come days after the M23 group declared a unilateral ceasefire […]
A sharp restriction in off-continental irregular migration combined with escalating push factors will continue to shape governance and security priorities in Africa in 2025, according to a new report by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS), which also highlights the urgent need for more regional cooperation to accommodate intra-continental population movements. The new analysis […]
The East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have agreed to come together for a high-level joint summit later this week (7-8 February) in a bid to find a common ground on the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This follows an agreement between the Chairman of SADC […]
30 African heads of state and government from across Africa have signed a groundbreaking declaration to mobilize $50 billion for the electrification of the African continent, aiming to build momentum for the ambitious goal of extending electricity to 300 million Africans. The agreement, signed on the final day of the ‘Mission 300: Africa Energy Summit’ […]
Morocco, a country boasting a rich history and culture, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, is now ready to offer the world an unforgettable experience for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup. The Kingdom, witnessing a rapid development in infrastructure and services, is preparing to welcome millions of visitors […]
The four-day ‘Investing in African Mining Indaba’ that officially kicked off in Cape Town, South Africa, on Monday (3 January) features presentations from mining experts, delegates and influential policymakers and also includes discussions on the effects that US tariffs and the freeze on foreign aid might have on Africa’s mining industries. The African mining-focused event […]
Generative AI was behind more than a third of new biometric fraud cases in Africa last year, according to a new report by Smile ID, the continent’s leading provider of identity verification solutions, warning that the surge in deepfakes threatens the data of millions of consumers whose details are held on insecure systems. The 2025 […]