Category: Africa

The U.S. trade office points to corruption of Kenyan officials

April 9, 2024

The U.S. trade office said Kenyan officials have been systematically asking bribes from U.S. investors, who complained of lack of transparency and excessive complexities and ... Read More

Eid al-Fitr in Africa: economic struggles, conflicts dampen festive mood

April 9, 2024

As Muslims across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region prepare to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr — the Feast of Breaking the Ramadan Fast — ... Read More

Before the 2025 African Football Cup of Nations, Morocco hosts Futsal CAN April 11-21

April 9, 2024

Morocco, which has been picked to host the 2025 African football Cup of Nations (CAN), is hosting this April the 7th edition of the Futsal ... Read More

Morocco takes part in commemoration of Rwanda genocide

April 8, 2024

Head of the Moroccan government Aziz Akhannouch represented King Mohammed VI in the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide. A remembrance event ... Read More

Algeria doubles down on hostile acts against Niger

April 8, 2024

Algeria’s military-led diplomacy has opted for escalation with Niger, summoning its ambassador to Algiers to say the complaints about a mistreatment of Sub-Saharan migrants were ... Read More

Clash between herders and farmers kill 21 in Nigeria

April 8, 2024

At least 21 villagers were killed in armed clashes between Fulani herders and farmers in Kogi, central Nigeria. The violence highlights the growing tension between ... Read More

Rwanda in mourning: Africa and world commemorate 30th genocide anniversary

April 7, 2024

African heads of state gathered in Rwanda’s capital Kigali on Sunday (7 April) as the small African nation marks 30 years since the genocide orchestrated ... Read More

ECOWAS risks losing US$1bn in investments due to withdrawal of its three coup-hit members

April 7, 2024

Trade between Nigeria and neighboring Niger has bounced back since the West African bloc ECOWAS lifted sanctions on the latter coup-hit country, just as the ... Read More

Racism at heart of brewing tension between Algeria and Niger

April 7, 2024

Niger is becoming the next country to be targeted by Algeria’s hostile acts that are rooted in a racist attitude among Algerian state officials towards ... Read More

Mohammed VI Mosque of Abidjan officially inaugurated Friday

April 6, 2024

The Mohammed VI Mosque in Abidjan was officially inaugurated on Friday with the performance of the Noon Prayer. The mosque was inaugurated, in accordance with ... Read More