First Independent Mena Newspaper
The Darfur Joint Forces, acting as substitutes for the Sudanese Army, achieved a significant victory against paramilitary groups in North Darfur, on January 1. They successfully recaptured the town of al-Malha, located in a desert region near the Libyan border and about 200 kilometers from el-Fasher. Al-Malha is strategically important, as it serves as a […]
Starting in early 2025, Ghana will allow citizens from every African country to enter without a visa, following a recent authorization by President Nana Akufo-Addo. The president first pledged this policy at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, framing it as a means to forge stronger continental ties and boost tourism, trade, and travel. Historically, Ghana permitted […]
Mali’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Wednesday Algeria of supporting terrorist groups in the Sahel, of fueling instability in the region, and of interfering in its internal affairs. The Foreign Ministry emphasized in a strongly-worded statement that Mali would not allow external powers to meddle in its sovereignty or act as “firefighters” while fueling […]
General Mamadi Doumbouya, Guinea’s transitional president, used his New Year’s address, to reaffirm a commitment to restore constitutional order. He announced that in the first quarter of 2025, his administration will sign a decree to organize a referendum on a new constitution. This pledge represents the latest milestone in Guinea’s ongoing transition following the 2021 […]
Ivorian president has announced the withdrawal of French troops from the country’s territory in January, becoming the latest African nation to weaken military ties with its former colonial master. President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire said in his end-of-year speech on Tuesday (31 December) that the French military would hand over control of its Port […]
Any return to the pre-conflict status with the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is off the table, Sudan’s Sovereign Council leader said during the country’s 69th independence anniversary, ruling out the paramilitary group’s reintegration into Sudanese society. Calling the RSF “murderers and criminals”, Al-Burhan blamed the militia for the widespread violence, starvation, and displacement faced […]
The upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025, scheduled for February 1-28 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, has confirmed its 18-nation lineup, with Morocco emerging as the sole North African representative following regional withdrawals. Qualification rounds produced notable surprises, with the Central African Republic making history by eliminating Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions through a dramatic 2-1 victory […]
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Minister Cheikh Oumar Diagne on Tuesday, December 31, following public outrage over comments he made labeling Senegalese riflemen, who served in France’s colonial campaigns, as “traitors.” The remarks ignited widespread condemnation in Senegal, a former French colony. During a December 21 interview on the local television station Fafa TV, […]
As the world prepares to welcome 2025, a sense of sorrow and unease hangs over the resources-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that has seen at least 21 people killed by Islamic State group-linked ADF rebels during the Christmas week. In a series of brutal attacks over the past week, […]
Polls closed Sunday (29 December) in Chad’s legislative, provincial and local elections after three years of military rule, but were boycotted by the opposition that accuses authorities of fraud and of failing to oversee a credible electoral process. After Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno won a disputed presidential election in May, his government is now presenting […]