Nigeria: Tinubu’s Subsidy Removal Claim a Propaganda Stunt Gone Wrong – Atiku’s Aide
[Vanguard] ...dares FG to release landing cost details, pricing template
Kenya, US sign defense agreement ahead planned Haiti deployment
"When all the processes beginning, with the approval by the US Security Council, are put in place, Kenya is ready, Kenya is willing to lead that multinational peacekeeping force that will go to Haiti." Aden Duale, Kenyan Minister of Defence
Egypt: presidential election dates announced
Egypt will hold a presidential vote on December 10 to 12, 2023, the country's election authority announced Monday.
US to ‘evaluate’ Niger ties after France kicked out
Washington will "evaluate" its future steps on the Niger crisis after France announced the withdrawal of its ambassador and troops from the coup-hit nation, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Monday
Niger: Niamey’s residents react to news of French withdrawal
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that French troops in Niger will withdraw by the end of the year.
Niger: France increasingly isolated in Sahel as it prepares for withdrawal
Following Sunday's announcement that it will withdraw its troops from Niger, France appears increasingly isolated on the continent.
Egypt to hold presidential elections in December
The exercise was initially scheduled for the spring of 2024, the maximum period stipulated by the Constitution. Observers say economic considerations were behind the decision to hold the vote sooner. Egypt is caught between inflation and currency which have increased public anger
Somaliland rejects Museveni’s offer to mediate unification talks with Somalia
Somaliland’s government declared autonomy from Somalia in 1991 but has not gained international recognition for independence
Mali: junta announces postponement of presidential election
The ruling junta in Mali announced on Monday the postponement of presidential elections scheduled for February 2023.
Libyan volunteers in Tripoli deliver outfits to flood-hit Derna
Volunteers work at a women's training and development centre in Tripoli, contributing to relief efforts supporting affected people in eastern Libya following a deadly flood, by manufacturing, clothing, uniforms, and shrouds