The US Treasury Department sanctioned three Sudanese companies, including Alkhaleej Bank and Al-Fakher Advanced Works, linked to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and Zadna International, associated with the Sudanese army, for…

In a significant breakthrough, Germany pledged 81 million euros to support ECOWAS, a regional organisation of 15 West African countries, for peacebuilding and economic development. The announcement was made on Friday after a meeting between…

In a bold move, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the 15th BRICS Summit, scheduled for August 22–24, 2023, in Johannesburg, will take place in person with all heads of state in attendance, except Russian President…

Sierra Leone's incumbent President, Julius Maada Bio, emerged as the presidential election winner, securing over 56% of the votes and surpassing the threshold to avoid a runoff. However, his main rival, Samura Kamara, who received around…

Authorities in Nigeria said on Friday that the country intends to give a concession on its $1.3 billion hydropower plant that is currently under construction and is looking for proposals from private companies to manage the China-funded…

During sweep operations from June 7 to 13, the army of Burkina Faso stated it killed more than 25 terrorists but lost three soldiers and six volunteers. The operations came after a nighttime attack on a small-scale mining facility in…

Many Africans saw Sankara as a hero because of his groundbreaking programs for Burkina Faso’s self-sufficiency.

Ghana is in the process of restructuring its international bonds, with an IMF official on Friday stating that hurdles are not insurmountable but rather a matter of time. The country's economic growth has been better than expected, leading…

Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s emergence as the president-elect, without prior executive leadership experience, marks a new chapter in Senegal’s political history. His journey from a tax inspector to the highest office in the land, amidst legal…

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this week assumed the role of the country's Chief of Defence Forces, pledging to combat corruption within the military. This move is seen as a step towards Kainerugaba's…