Chad: At least 17 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack/in /by
The attack in the Lake Chad region took place on Saturday, army spokesman Gen. Issakh Acheikh said on state television Sunday night. He did not provide details.
COP29: What do African youth expect from the climate summit?/in /by
With the UN Climate summit underway in Azerbaijan, African youth are hoping that the meeting can advocate further involvement of young people in climate change response, mitigation and adaptation work
Opposition leader leads polls in Ghana’s presidential race/in /by
The December polls will see 13 candidates vying to replace outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.
South Africa’s Tyla wins big at MTV EMAs/in /by
The Truth or Dare singer was nominated in four categories overall (including Best New Act) and took home prizes for Best Afrobeats Act, Best African Act and Best R&B Act
Mauritius awaits results of tense election/in /by
This election follows Britain’s historic agreement to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a win for Jugnauth. However, concerns remain over governance and the influence of political dynasties, with a new bloc, Linion Reform, pushing for change.
COP29 in Baku: High stakes and a $1 trillion question for climate finance/in /by
Developed countries in the G20, responsible for approximately 77% of global heat-trapping gas emissions, have started to reduce their pollution levels, a trend that remains elusive for poorer countries and for China.
Vinicius Junior was Africa’s favorite for Ballon d’Or – Poll results/in /by
The Brazil and Real Madrid star lost to Spanish midfielder Rodri. Of the 22 African journalists who voted, 12 placed Vinicius at the top of their ranking
Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman to hold role/in /by
Wiles is widely credited within and outside Trump’s inner circle for running what was, by far, his most disciplined and well-executed campaign, and was seen as the leading contender for the position
DR Congo opposition, civil society dig in as Tshisekedi plots constitution change/in /by
President Felix Tshisekedi has called the current constitution outdated and ripe for reform. The law limits presidential mandates to two
Ivory Coast: Parties begin preps for 2025 presidential election/in /by
Former Ivorian Prime Minister Pascal Affi N'Guessan was on Saturday named candidate for the Popular Ivorian Front (FPI) in the 2025 election. N'Guessan has sought the presidency in 2015 and 2020, each time losing to Alassane Ouattara, the incumbent