The United States will designate Kenya as its first major non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa, the White House said as President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed President William Ruto for a state visit. The significant strategic move signals the shifting of U.S. security cooperation to East Africa just as U.S. troops prepare to depart Niger, […]
The United Kingdom is having its first election in five years, and it’s a crucial one. The Conservative Party, in power since 2010, is facing a tough fight to stay in control. They’ve had a lot of problems and controversies over the past 14 years, making them an easy target for critics. On the other […]
Boundary Commissions in Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a declaration towards the reaffirmation of distorted international land boundaries between them. The declaration was signed at the end of a four-day conference in Bolgatanga, the Upper East Regional capital, attended by representatives of both countries. The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, Major-General Dr Emmanuel Kotia, […]
The U.N. special adviser on the prevention of genocide warned Tuesday that Sudan exhibits all the risk signs of genocide, and it may already have been committed. “The protection of civilians in Sudan cannot wait,” Alice Nderitu said. “The risk of genocide exists in Sudan. It is real and it is growing, every single day.” […]
Chad’s prime minister and opposition leader Succes Masra has tendered his resignation after interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby was confirmed as a winner of the May 6 presidential election, Masra said on Wednesday. Masra, a staunch opponent of the junta, which seized power in April 2021, was appointed prime minister of the transitional government in January, four months ahead […]
The US and Niger have agreed that American troops will leave the country “no later” than 15 September, they announced in a joint statement on Sunday. They said the two countries had “reached a disengagement agreement to effect the withdrawal of U.S. forces, which has already begun”. The US has relied on Niger as its […]
South Africa’s presidency has welcomed the recent announcement by the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, stating he has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three senior Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. South Africa has been a vocal advocate […]
Kenyan President William Ruto meets his US counterpart Joe Biden in Washington this week, with the crisis in Haiti and efforts to build trade ties likely to top the agenda. Billed as “historic” by Ruto’s office, it is the first state visit by a Kenyan president to the United States in two decades and the […]
Three Americans involved in a brazen weekend attack on Congo’s presidential palace formed an unlikely band under the leadership of eccentric opposition figure Christian Malanga, who dabbled in gold mining and used cars — before persuading his Utah-born son to join in the foiled coup, according to officials’ description of events. Six people, including Malanga, […]
In a digital age where information shapes perceptions and narratives, Africa stands at a crossroads. Despite its wealth of diverse cultures, histories, and resources, Africa often finds itself underrepresented in the vast online landscape. The Africa Wiki Challenge (AWC) emerges as a beacon of hope, calling upon participants from across the continent to unite in […]
