China writes off Sudan debt
China has announced the cancellation of $50 million in Sudanese debt, offering some relief to Khartoum as the country faces a deepening economic...
Senegal : sachet water is raising health concerns
A university study has raised serious concerns over the quality of plastic-bagged drinking water sold in Dakar, revealing widespread contamination that could pose...
Air Congo returns to Europe
Air Congo has resumed flights between Kinshasa and Brussels, marking the return of a Congolese airline to European skies after more than 25...
Good news for housing finance in West Africa
West Africa is facing a severe housing shortage, with the World Bank estimating a deficit of around 3.5 million housing units across the...
Cape Verde celebrates historic 2026 World Cup run
Cape Verde received a hero’s welcome after making history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the island nation reached the knockout stage...
Africa’s top july 2026 culture events
From Paris to Porto-Novo, Dakar to Nairobi, and Rabat to Johannesburg, July 2026 promises a vibrant calendar of African and Afro-inspired cultural events....
UN suspends aid in CAR Region
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has temporarily suspended its operations in the Haut-Mbomou region in southeastern Central...
Niger: Niamey bans plastic bags
The city of Niamey is moving to phase out plastic bags from supermarkets as part of renewed efforts to tackle persistent environmental pollution,...
West Africa flood crisis deepens
Heavy rains and devastating floods are continuing to affect several West African countries, including Niger, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Ghana, leaving behind widespread...
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Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo reconfirmed as leader of his party at nearly 81
Former Ivorian president (2000–2011) and current opposition figure Laurent Gbagbo has been reconfirmed as head of his political party on Friday, despite previously...
Morocco and Syria restore diplomatic ties as embassy reopens in rabat
Syria officially reopened its embassy in Morocco on May 14, 2026, marking a significant diplomatic reset between Rabat and Damascus after 14 years...
