UN initiative to support Libya polls this year
United Nations – The UN envoy to Libya on Monday announced a push to help the country organize presidential... Read more
28 Feb, 2023
‘The conflict goes on’: South Sudan’s never-ending war
Nairobi – “South Sudan remains significantly peaceful”, declared the opening line of a government-issued fact sheet for visitors and... Read more
28 Feb, 2023
Burkina Faso survivors recall ‘horror movie’ of jihadist assault
Ouagadougou – Villagers in eastern Burkina Faso on Monday spoke of how a rebel attack turned into a “horror... Read more
28 Feb, 2023
Algeria and Russia aim to boost military ties
Algiers – The head of Algeria’s army hosted Russia’s top security official on Monday to discuss boosting their military... Read more
28 Feb, 2023
France plans ‘noticeable reduction’ of troops in Africa
Paris – France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced a “noticeable reduction” of troops in Africa, where anti-French sentiment... Read more
28 Feb, 2023
Nigeria ruling party candidate takes election lead, rivals claim fraud
Lagos – Nigeria’s ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu took an early lead in the race for the presidency, according... Read more
28 Feb, 2023
UN pauses aid flights in east DRC after helicopter attack
Kinshasa – The United Nations announced Monday it was suspending humanitarian flights across much of conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic... Read more
28 Feb, 2023
Tunisia seeks to reassure migrants after Saied remarks
Tunis – Tunisia’s top diplomat sought to “reassure” sub-Saharan African migrants on Monday, in an interview with AFP days... Read more
28 Feb, 2023
Outsider Obi wins key state Lagos in Nigeria election
Lagos – Nigeria’s outsider candidate Peter Obi won the key state of Lagos on Monday as early results emerged... Read more
28 Feb, 2023
Tunisia climate of fear pushes sub-Saharan migrants to the exit
Tunis – A steady flow of taxis has rolled up outside the Ivorian embassy in Tunis in recent days,... Read more
27 Feb, 2023
