Category: Africa

Ethiopian-Eritrean forces capture Tigray town ahead of African Union-led peace talks

October 24, 2022

Ahead of the start of anticipated peace talks between the warring parties, Ethiopian and Eritrean forces captured the historic town of Adwa in the embattled ... Read More

Burundi re-opens borders with all neighbors including Rwanda

October 24, 2022

Burundi has reopened borders with its neighbors including Rwanda with whom it has had sour relations since 2015 over accusations that Kigali provides safe haven ... Read More

US offer: reforms first, then removal of Zimbabwe sanctions

October 22, 2022

The United States has outlined the measures the government of Zimbabwe can take for Washington to end its sanctions on the country, but warns that ... Read More

Sudan: at least 150 killed in renewed interethnic violence

October 22, 2022

At least 150 people including children have been killed in two days of fighting in the latest ethnic clashes between members of the Hausa people ... Read More

South Africa’s gesticulations & agitations around Moroccan Sahara reflect its inability to act – FM

October 21, 2022

South Africa's "gesticulations" and "agitations" around the Moroccan Sahara reflect its "inability to act on the case," said Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. "Rolling out ... Read More

Côte d’Ivoire to have its first cocoa processing plant

October 21, 2022

The foundation stone of the first cocoa processing plant in Côte d’Ivoire was laid Thursday in the port city of San Pedro. The plant is ... Read More

Chad suspends seven political parties for three months

October 21, 2022

Chad Thursday suspended for three months seven political parties accused of disturbance of public order and security that may undermine the security of the State ... Read More

Making the most of AfCFTA: African businesses bullish on the deal’s benefits

October 20, 2022

The African business community has maintained its bullish outlook on the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), as it weathers global instability, ... Read More

Chad declares state of emergency as floods leave millions in despair

October 20, 2022

Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby has declared a state of emergency over flooding that is affecting more than a million people in 636 localities in ... Read More

US pledges additional $44m to Niger to address food insecurity

October 20, 2022

The United States has pledged to disburse additional $44 million to Niger to help the West African country address food insecurity. The announcement was made ... Read More