Italy’s Meloni opens Africa summit to unveil plan to boost development and curb migration/in /by
"We need to pass from words to deeds," Faki, the former prime minister of Chad, told the summit. "We cannot be happy with promises that are never maintained."
Beauty queen wanted in Nigeria for alleged drug trafficking/in /by
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) revealed that the ex-beauty queen eluded capture during a recent raid on her residence in Lagos.
DR Congo knock Egypt out of AFCON with penalty shootout win/in /by
It was the eighth consecutive Africa Cup match that Egypt failed to win in normal time including the previous tournament.
Blessing of same-sex couples: Case of Africa is “special” Pope says/in /by
With the Pope's approval, the president of the African bishops said on January 11th that blessings for same-sex couples wouldn’t be carried out on the continent where many countries criminalize homosexuality.
Auction to sell Mandela’s personal items suspended/in /by
The auction, titled "Mandela, The Auction SUSPENDED," was abruptly stopped without an explanation. The decision comes in response to public outcry in South Africa.
AFCON 2023: Morocco boss Walid Regragui cleared to return after Caf lift ban/in /by
The Confederation of African Football said Sunday it had partially upheld the appeal filed by the Moroccan federation against Regragui's four-game ban — with two suspended — for his part in the heated scenes at the end of the team's match against Congo the week before.
Uganda: Oil and Gas Sector Advances Key Projects Ahead of Production/in /by
[Independent (Kampala)] Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa shares progress on the refinery, EACOP, and related projects
Egypt criticizes western countries’ decision to cut funding to UN agency in Gaza/in /by
The foreign minister deemed it unacceptable to diminish UNRWA's capacity to fulfill its responsibilities due to the actions of certain individuals. He emphasized that holding the entire agency responsible for the actions of a few is unwarranted, given the crucial role the agency plays.
Gabon: Nomination of former president of Constitutional court sparks controversy/in /by
Can a figure who is considered by some Gabonese as part of the Bongo era system hold a key position, be it honorary? The issue has divided the central African nation for days.
What is ECOWAS and why have 3 coup-hit nations quit the West Africa bloc?/in /by
It's the first time in the bloc's nearly 50 years of existence that its members are withdrawing in such a manner. Analysts say it's an unprecedented blow to the group and a further threat to the region's stability.