Al Qaeda-linked group claims to kill 21 soldiers in Mali/in /by
The head of the US Africa Command, General Michael Langley, said that Islamist groups are looking to extend their reach to West Africa’s coastline, allowing them to significantly boost their revenue through human trafficking, smuggling, and arms trading.
Legal challenge targets president Biya’s bid for eighth term/in /by
Biya, in power since 1982, remains one of the longest-serving—and oldest—heads of state globally, with his candidacy already confirmed via social media.
Benin mourns footballer Razak Omotoyossi/in /by
Omotoyossi played at the 2008 and 2010 AFCONs. He became one of the best scorers in the history of Beninese football, along with Stéphane Sessègnon and Steve Mounié. He was 39 at the time of his death
Japan unveils $5.5B plan, AI training to boost Africa ties/in /by
TICAD 9, attended by roughly 50 African countries alongside global organizations, is Japan’s latest effort to reclaim influence in Africa as U.S. engagement wanes and China’s presence grows.
SAIL festival returns to Amsterdam with hundreds of historic ships/in /by
The Dutch capital welcomed a fleet of ships from all over the world on Wednesday as SAIL began, the country’s largest maritime festival.
Japan’s TICAD 9 summit highlights African leadership, funding, and reforms/in /by
TICAD 9, attended by roughly 50 African countries alongside global organizations, is Japan’s latest effort to reclaim influence in Africa as U.S. engagement wanes and China’s presence grows.
South Africa looks to enhance global cooperation in face of sweeping US tariffs/in /by
South African economists are urging enhanced global cooperation, stressing the urgent need to counter American trade policies that have severely disrupted exports and could exacerbate job losses in an already struggling economy.
Trump administration expands deportation strategy, Uganda denies involvement/in /by
The Trump administration is intensifying its crackdown on immigration by expanding efforts to deport migrants through deals with foreign governments, according to a report by CBS News. Under these arrangements, Uganda was reportedly set to receive non-criminal deportees from across Africa.
Angolan civil groups urge cancellation of Messi’s friendly match/in /by
Angolan civil society groups are calling on the Argentine Football Federation and star player Lionel Messi to cancel a planned friendly match set for November.
UK councils vow to evict ‘migrant hotels’ after court ruling/in /by
UK councils vow to evict 'migrant hotels' after court ruling