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Section of Malian military calls for the resignation of the PM/in /by
A section of the Malian military known as the Collective of military defense (CDM) is accusing Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga of "treason" and "denunciation" following his criticism of the ruling generals.
Abuja festival focuses on African culture in the digital age/in /by
The three-day inaugural Abuja International Poetry Festival took place last week in various venues across the Nigerian capital.
Meet one of the teams patrolling Senegal’s waters to rescue migrants on small boats/in /by
For migrants hoping to reach the Canary islands from West Africa in the hopes of a better life, the journey is one of the most dangerous in the world. Assane Seye, a commander in the Senegalese navy, is among those patrolling the sea to rescue migrants.
Heroin addiction crisis in Kenya: A growing challenge/in /by
The drug, which once only passed through Kenya on its way to Europe and America, is now increasingly being sold within the country, especially along its coastal regions, where addiction is rampant.
COP29 finance talks lag as the summit reaches its halfway mark/in /by
One of the main tasks of COP29 is for countries to broker a deal that ensures up to trillions of dollars in adaptation and mitigation financing.
Britain calls for UN action on Sudan, boosts humanitarian aid/in /by
The power struggle between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces, ongoing since April 2023, has caused thousands of deaths and the world’s largest displacement crisis.
Mixed feelings among Senegal’s residents about election, as government claims victory/in /by
Senegal's government has delared victory in Sunday's snap parliamentary elections, with a majority of the votes counted. Some are hoping that the result will enable President Diomaye Faye to push through his reforms, while others are less optimistic.
South Africa forms task force to tackle illegal mining/in /by
A team including mine safety experts, police, the army and various government departments was scheduled to meet Friday to put together a plan, with the mine safety experts expected to do an immediate assessment of the situation.
Nigeria and India pledge to strengthen defence, trade, development ties/in /by
The two leaders spoke of a new chapter in their strategic partnerships in the areas of defence, energy, technology, trade, and development.
Senegal’s ruling Pastef party claims victory in snap legislative electioins/in /by
Early results showed President Bassirou Faye’s party outperforming the two main opposition groups to solidify its dominance eight months after assuming power.