Niger ends relations with international Francophone body, harps on promotion of national languages
The military junta in Niger cancelled all cooperation with the international organisation of Francophone nations (OIF), as it continues its...
Africa
Egypt tackles Ethiopia in renewed Grand Renaissance Dam rows
Egypt's Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Hani Sewilam, expressed deep concerns regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), asserting...
South African Police arrest over 75,000 criminals in yuletide operations
The South African police have arrested more than 75,000 people in the ongoing festive season anti-crime operations on the eve...
Chad: Citizens vote in support of new constitution backed by military regime
Chadians have voted in support of a new constitution, which critics believe would pave the way for junta leader Mahamat...
Somali forces eliminate 130 Al-Shabaab fighters in military offensives
No fewer than 130 al-Shabaab militants were killed in simultaneous military operations in central and southern Somalia, the country's Defense...
DRC: Félix Tshisekedi in early lead in presidential election marred by chaos, delays
Incumbent president, Félix Tshisekedi, is currently leading the poll in the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tshisekedi...
Protests looming in DRC as top opposition calls for cancellation of presidential election
One of the leading opposition candidates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's presidential election has joined calls for the...
Congo affirms commitment to OPEC after neighbouring Angola announces exit plan
The Republic of Congo has joined its Nigerian counterpart to re-pledge its commitment to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting...
Mali recalls ambassador from Algeria following allegation of Interference
Mali has recalled its ambassador from Algeria, accusing the neighboring country of interference in its internal affairs. The move comes...
Final batch of French troops depart Niger after expulsion notice
The last French troops stationed in Niger to assist in the fight against a decade-long extremist insurgency in the Sahel...
