UN: Without elections, Libya would risk “disintegration”
The UN special envoy for Libya warned warring political actors in the country on Thursday that if they do not urgently form a unified government and move towards elections, the wealthy North African country in oil would sink into "disintegration".
Biden to welcome Kenyan president to White House for state visit in May
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced Friday that the visit set for May 23 will mark the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya diplomatic relations and "celebrate a partnership that is delivering for the people" of both countries while affirming "our strategic partnership" with Ruto's co
Brazil legend Roberto Carlos visits Burkina Faso
Regarded as the most offensive left-back in the history of football, the former Real Madrid star took played a gala match alongside Miguel Palacios, Paul Philips and many other former players
First Pan-African Disney+ Series, ‘Iwájú’ to be premiered
The six-episode limited series introduces Tola and Kole navigating a divided society under gang leader Bode’s rule.
Islamic State group poses rising threat in Africa despite progress, UN experts say
The Islamic State extremist group poses a rising threat amid political instability in West Africa and the Sahel and remains intent on carrying out attacks abroad, the U.N. counter-terrorism chief said Thursday.
Dakar residents react to ruling overturning presidential poll delay
On late Thursday (Feb. 15), the Constitutional Council urged authorities to hold "the presidential election in the shortest possible time", acknowledging the initial date of February 25th couldn't be kept. In the streets of Dakar, many welcomed the move.
After record year, Tunisia reports migrant deaths from shipwreck near Libyan waters
Tunisia's coast guard retrieved the bodies of nine people who died after their boat sank on Thursday, marking the latest disaster for migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe.
Algeria’s black market for foreign currency underlines its economic woes
In a square near the center of Algiers, currency traders carry wads of euros, pounds, and dollars, hoping to exchange them to those worried about the plummeting value of the Algerian dinar.
Ramaphosa says he will sign the National Health Insurance bill into law
Lawmakers pass the controversial bill last year, but several groups have threatened to take government to court if it is signed into law.
US to build 5 new military bases for Somali army, which faces a rebellion by an extremist group
The U.S. will build up to five military bases for the Somali army in a project that seeks to bolster the Somalian national army's capabilities amid ongoing threats from an extremist group.