Politics
Sahel security alliance faces pressure after coordinated attacks in Mali
Mali is facing renewed security challenges following coordinated attacks by the JNIM and the FLA on April 25–26. Authorities in Bamako have not...
Nigeria charges six men over alleged 2025 coup plot
In Nigeria, prosecutors on Tuesday, April 21, formally charged six men—including a retired major general—over their alleged involvement in a plot to stage...
From Johannesburg: France Pushes for South Africa’s Return to G20 Meetings
From Johannesburg, France’s ambassador to South Africa, David Martinon, used a press briefing to reiterate France’s position: Pretoria should be reinstated in G20...
Libya: Political tensions escalate over control of foreign affairs appointments
A new wave of political tension has emerged in Libya after Mohamed al-Menfi, head of the Presidential Council, sent an official letter on...
African union chair visits Burkina Faso to ease strained relations
Burundi’s president and current Chair of the African Union (AU), Évariste Ndayishimiye, arrived in Ouagadougou on Monday, April 20, for what has been...
Republic of Congo: Denis Sassou Nguesso sworn in for a fifth consecutive term
Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso was officially sworn in on Thursday, April 16, for a fifth consecutive term in office. The ceremony took place...
South Africa: EFF leader Julius Malema sentenced to five years in prison for illegal firearm possession
The South African leader of the radical left party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years in prison,...
Benin presidential election 2026: Wadagni–Talata duo takes landslide lead in provisional results
The Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA) has released provisional results of the April 12, 2026 presidential election in Benin, covering 90.55% of votes...
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Morocco joins artemis accords, expanding Africa’s footprint in global space governance
Morocco has become the 64th country to sign the Artemis Accords, marking a significant step for Africa’s presence in global space diplomacy. The...
U.S. sanctions former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila for “Destabilization Attempts”
After sanctioning the Rwandan army over its alleged support for AFC/M23 rebels, Washington has now targeted former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for what...
