Politics and society

Kenya’s president, William Ruto, on Monday described the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo as very complicated and said it could only be solved diplomatically. “We do not see, from where I sit, a possibility of a military solution to the challenges that face the eastern DRC,” William Ruto …

Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, made his political comeback by winning the presidential election after his rival, vice-president and ruling party candidate Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat on Sunday. Ahead of the official announcement, Bawumia addressed a press conference from his residence. “I’ve just called His Excellency John Mahama to …

In Lebanon, more than 60 civilians, including two children, were killed in several Israeli air strikes on Monday, October 28, 2024. These strikes hit several localities in the province of Baalbek, a Hezbollah stronghold, and left many wounded. The bombardments, concentrated in the eastern Bekaa Valley, caused extensive destruction. The …

Two people close to Mozambican opposition figure Venancio Mondlane, including his lawyer, were shot dead at close range on the night of Friday October 18 to Saturday October 19 in Maputo. The killings come at a particularly opportune time, as the country is just emerging from important elections. “The two …

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday pledged more than $50 billion over three years to African countries, including some 50 leaders in Beijing for a summit. The sum, worth around €45 billion, is aimed at strengthening cooperation, particularly in infrastructure and trade, between China, the world’s second-largest economy, and Africa. …

The qualifiers for the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco will begin on Wednesday and we propose you the full schedule of the matches of the first day. The matches counting for the qualifiers of the African Cup of Nations begin this Wednesday. The 48 national teams divided into …

U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris recounted the moment President Joe Biden contacted her to tell her he had stopped his re-election campaign in July 2024. According to her,” When she received the phone call, her family was visiting. They had just enjoyed pancakes and bacon while they busied themselves with …

Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, visited Niamey on Wednesday August 28 for the first time to met his Nigerien counterpart since the coup d’état against former Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum in July last year. Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, was welcomed with honours at …

Namibia’s Ministry of Environment plans to cull 723 animals, including 83 elephants, 30 hippos, 60 buffalo, 50 impalas, 100 blue wildebeest, 300 zebras and 100 eland, Reuters news agency reports. The goal? To provide meat to its population facing a food shortage linked to a major drought. Southern Africa is …

Assimi Goïta, Mali’s transitional president, is planning to travel to the People’s Republic of China soon to take part in an event after visiting Russia. Assimi Goïta’s will be going to the Land of the Rising Sun to represent the Malian delegation taking part in a Forum. The Forum on …