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The African Union is on the brink of significant change as it prepares to elect a new commission chair on February 15-16. The candidates vying… Read More »African Union Must Reform to Address the Gap Left by US Withdrawal
Google CEO Sundar Pichai met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Paris to discuss a strategic partnership aimed at expanding AI skills in Nigeria. Pichai… Read More »Google’s CEO Meets Nigeria’s President to Discuss Expanding AI Skills
On the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt’s new satellite lab—initially celebrated as Africa’s first homegrown facility—now reveals a significant Chinese presence. Although touted as a milestone… Read More »China Expands African Space Alliances as US Interest in Continent Wanes
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reportedly will not attend White House discussions if they include US President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal concerning Gaza. Trump’s plan,… Read More »El-Sisi to Decline White House Visit if Gaza Displacement Plan is on Agenda
France and Senegal have agreed on a framework for the complete withdrawal of French troops from Senegal by the end of 2025. The withdrawal is… Read More »Dakar and Paris Agree on Terms for Full Withdrawal of French Troops
Amid tensions stemming from US sanctions over South Africa’s controversial land reform policies, the nation has received robust backing from both the European Union and… Read More »EU and China Rally Behind South Africa Amid US Sanctions
Sudan has confirmed a finalized agreement with Russia to establish a 25-year naval base along its Red Sea coast, with no obstacles remaining aside from… Read More »Sudan Finalizes Deal with Russia for Red Sea Naval Base
Zimbabwe’s government has announced plans to compensate 94 foreign white farmers affected by its controversial early-2000s land reforms. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube confirmed that the… Read More »Zimbabwe Commits $40 Million to $146 Million Farmer Compensation Plan
South Sudan’s deputy president, Riek Machar, has warned that a recent cabinet reshuffle by President Salva Kiir endangers the 2018 peace agreement. Earlier this week,… Read More »Firing of Top Officials Jeopardizes South Sudan Peace Deal
Formula 1 has announced that it is monitoring the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid Rwanda’s bid to host a grand prix.… Read More »DRC Concerns Threaten Rwanda’s Bid for Africa’s First F1 Race Since 1993