Burkina Faso’s military rulers intensify crackdown on civil society groups/in /by
On Tuesday, it announced the suspension of a further 247 associations bringing to more than 900 the number closed or dissolved since last month.
Ghana MP detained in Netherlands over alleged $32m FBI probe/in /by
Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kwame Ohene Frimpong has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, according to a statement from Ghana’s Parliament.
President Macron faces backlash after summit outburst/in /by
French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after he interrupted a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience.
Nigeria: Govt, IOCs Raise Crude Supply to Dangote Refinery, Others By 103% in 4 Months/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- The federal government, represented by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria increased crude oil supply to domestic refineries, led by the Dangote Refinery, by over 103 per cent between January and April 2026, THISDAY has learnt.
Haiti residents protest after Cite Soleil clashes displace hundreds/in /by
Residents of the Cite Soleil neighborhood in Haiti's capital protested Tuesday, demanding government protection after clashes forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend.
Namibia: Ministry Changes Course On Fuel Anti-Hoarding Measures/in /by
[Namibian] The ministry of energy has directed fuel retailers to continue refilling jerry cans and other containers for customers who have a good reason for buying additional fuel.
Trump’s China state visit raises hopes for steadier U.S.-China ties/in /by
Business leaders, academics and international officials have expressed hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming state visit to China will help stabilize China-U.S. relations and expand cooperation between the world's two largest economies amid growing global uncertainty.
Africa Forward summit wraps up in Nairobi/in /by
The Africa Forward summit, co-hosted by Kenya and France in Nairobi, has wrapped up. Paris is seeking to renew its engagement with the continent, following years of strained ties with its former colonies.
Cameroon: Filmmaker Bassek Ba Kobhio dies aged 69/in /by
Bassek Ba Kobhio, a driving force in Cameroonian cinema, has died aged 69.
Macron and Ruto pledge mutal respect and co-investment at Africa Forward summit in Nairobi/in /by
This week's two-day Africa Forward summit has been billed as a milestone in relations between France and the African continent. Co-hosted by Nairobi and Paris, President Macron said the event was "based on a shared agenda." Kenya's President Ruto hailed the start of a new era of mutual respect.