Mali: Atrocities by the Army and Wagner Group
Islamist Armed Groups Responsible for Killing Civilians, Arson Mali’s armed forces, supported by the Russia-backed Wagner Group, and Islamist armed groups have committed serious abuses against civilians since the UN peacekeeping mission withdrew a year ago. Malian authorities’ failure to hold members of the security forces, the Wagner Group, and Islamist armed groups to account […]
Celebrating International Human Rights Day 2024: Strengthening Protections For Human Rights Defenders In Africa
The Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI), in collaboration with the Ethiopian Human Rights Institution (EHRC), DefendDefenders, and with the support of the European Union, hosted a landmark Regional Dialogue to commemorate International Human Rights Defenders Day and the International Human Rights Day 2024. This year’s theme, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,” […]
The Top 5 Places To Visit In This African Country
Egypt is one of the most unique cultural and historical destinations in the world. Ancient Egypt has captured the imagination of millions of travelers who flock to the country to see ancient sites like the Great Pyramids of Giza, Abu Simbel Temple, and Luxor Temple. You can also have bucket list experiences like cruising down […]
Standard Bank And Kwenantle Farmers Partner For Sustainable Agric Growth
A strategic and sustainable partnership is transforming Botswana’s agricultural landscape. Standard Bank – through Stanbic Bank Botswana – has joined forces with Kwenantle Farmers, a prominent agricultural enterprise, to promote eco-friendly farming practices while contributing to Botswana’s sustainable economic development and diversification. This collaboration highlights the shared commitment of both organisations to environmental stewardship, community […]
African Education Leaders Emphasize Holistic Approach To Learning At Continental Conference
The importance of school feeding programs and conducive learning environments took center stage during a key breakout session at the Continental Education Conference, which kickstarted on December 9, 2024 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with experts highlighting the transformative potential of integrated approaches to education in Africa. Dr. Hameed Nuru, Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) […]
Somalia’s President and Ethiopia’s Prime Minister to Meet Over Somaliland Dispute
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of Somalia, and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, his Ethiopian counterpart, are scheduled to meet in Ankara, Turkey, to discuss the ongoing dispute over Somaliland. The meeting was initiated by Ethiopia, according to Somali officials familiar with the matter. If the meeting holds, it will be the first between the two […]
Senegal Advocates Reconciliation Between ECOWAS and Breakaway Sahel Bloc
Senegal’s president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has called for improved collaboration between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which comprises Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali. President Faye made this call while speaking at the Doha Forum in Qatar. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of regional […]
Mahamat Idriss Déby Promoted to Marshal Rank by Chad’s National Council
Chad’s National Transitional Council (CNT) has elevated the country’s president, Mahamat Idriss Déby, from General to Marshal. The title was previously held by Déby’s late father, Idriss Déby Itno, also president of Chad. The resolution was supported by 160 council members, with two people voting against it and six abstaining. Déby’s elevation reflects a tradition […]
Zambian Court Bars Ex-President Lungu from Future Presidential Bids
Zambia’s constitutional court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is ineligible to contest future presidential elections, declaring his first stint at the helm of the country’s affairs from 2015 to 2016 as a full term. Lungu was then elected to a full presidential term in the 2016 elections before losing the presidency to the […]
Nigeria’s Agro-Industrial Project Secures $2.2 Billion at AIF2024
Nigeria’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project has garnered over $2.2 billion in investment pledges during the Africa Investment Forum 2024 in Rabat, Morocco. Facilitated by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the funds will propel the program’s second phase, which aims to establish agro-industrial hubs, enhance food security, create jobs, and boost productivity across the […]
