Africa

A recent heatwave in West Africa, described as both intense and unusually early in the year, has underscored the dire implications of the climate crisis. Research indicates that climate change...

On Monday, March 25th, Senegal witnessed a pivotal moment in its political history as opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye emerged victorious in the presidential election, marking a significant transition of...

On Saturday, March 16th, Niger announced the suspension of its military cooperation with the United States, a move described as a significant blow to U.S. security interests in the region....

On Thursday, March 14th, a significant internet outage swept across West and Central Africa, severely impacting connectivity in countries including South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Benin, and Burkina...

South African Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams announced the hosting of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC+Africa) from March 13-14, 2024, in Cape Town. This significant event, a partnership...

On Wednesday, February 28th, Ghana’s parliament took a significant step by passing a bill that imposes severe restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights, sparking widespread condemnation from human rights activists. The legislation,...

On Monday, February 26th, in a significant development within West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced the lifting of most sanctions previously imposed on Niger, Guinea,...

Algeria unveiled the Grand Mosque of Algiers on Monday, February 26th, now the world's third-largest and Africa's largest mosque, just in time for the upcoming Ramadan season.  The mosque, an...

On Friday, February 23rd, Senegal President Macky Sall announced his intention to step down at the end of his term in April amidst a backdrop of political uncertainty and public...