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Under the leadership of Assimi Goïta, Mali is accelerating its diplomatic and economic repositioning, signaling a broader recalibration by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The government has approved reforms to its…
Senegal’s National Assembly on March 11, 2026, passed a new law that sharply increases criminal penalties for consensual same‑sex relationships, with a near‑unanimous vote of 135 in favor, none against, and three…
Dodoma, Tanzania , In a rare and deeply personal gesture from the State House, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially adopted a baby girl who was found abandoned in the Tabora region earlier this year. The…
Arusha – Tanzania , In a landmark session aimed at revitalizing regional integration, the 25 th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State concluded this Saturday 7 th March 2026, with a…
The race for the world’s most powerful diplomatic post officially shifted gears this week as Macky Sall, the former President of Senegal, formally submitted his candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General. The…
L’Alliance Fleuve Congo / Mouvement du 23 Mars (AFC/M23)has issued a sharply worded statement accusing the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo of escalating military operations in the east, as confusion…
In the tense hills of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, diplomacy has once again taken centre stage. A recent meeting in Goma on February 20 between the Alliance Fleuve Congo and the March 23 Movement, operating…
A week that began with a viral rape allegation on TikTok has since unfolded into a national conversation, one that now places Nigerian singer Simi at its center. Not because of the allegation itself, but because of…
KIBOGA, Uganda — Two senior officers of the Uganda Prisons Service and a civilian were shot dead on February 23, 2026, at Kiboga Prison after a prison officer allegedly opened fire during a confrontation, authorities…
Leaders of the East African Community unveiled a five-point plan to tackle persistent trade barriers and boost cross-border commerce at a high-level dialogue in Kigali, Rwanda. The initiative aims to strengthen…
What began as intimate, private moments has transformed into a cross continental nightmare for dozens of women in Ghana and Kenya. A man believed to be a Russian national is currently the subject of an intense…
Flights in and out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi on Monday 16 February 2026, one of Africa’s busiest transport hubs, have been delayed following a planned strike by aviation industry workers.…
The Liège Court of Appeal has sentenced Julienne Mpemba, a 48-year-old Belgian woman of Congolese origin, to 14 years in prison and fined her €8,000 for kidnapping, human trafficking, fraud, forgery and hostage-taking.…
African leaders are arriving in Addis Ababa for the 39th summit of the African Union starting this Saturday 14 th to 15 th February, a high level meeting expected to define Africa’s political, economic and development…
Dr. Cheikh Sarr has been reappointed head coach of the Senegal women’s national basketball team, returning to a familiar role as the Lionnes prepare for a demanding year of international competition. The Senegalese…
Kigali – 10 th Feb 2026 , Representing His Excellency President Paul Kagame, Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva virtually attended the 43rd session of the AUDA-NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee…
In the run‑up to Valentine’s Day and other big celebrations, a glamorous trend took hold across East Africa money bouquets: dazzling arrangements of banknotes folded, pinned, and taped into flower‑like sprays, given as…
South Africa’s decision to withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being widely viewed as more than a routine military redeployment, it reflects a broader…
The Canada-based worship singer is using her voice not only to inspire faith, but also to uplift vulnerable communities back home. Espérance Ndoricimpa, a Burundian gospel singer and Christian worship leader, is…
Rwandan music super star Bruce Melodie has wrapped up a successful trip to Tanzania, combining music promotion with cultural engagement and diplomatic interaction. While in the country to market his latest hit “Pom…
Kigali-Rwanda, Rwanda’s Minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation Amb. Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, this Saturday joined residents of Bibungo Village, Nzove Cell, Kanyinya Sector in Nyarugenge…
Kayonza District, Prime Minister of Rwanda Justin Nsengiyumva this saturday joined residents of Gahini Sector in Kayonza District for the monthly Umuganda, taking part in community works aimed at improving rural…
self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie at Malindi courthouse in Kenya Today on 27 January, Kenyan authorities have filed new charges against controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie, accusing him of involvement in the…
Ugandan police have denied allegations that opposition leader and presidential candidate Bobi Wine was abducted by security forces as vote counting continues following Thursday’s highly contested general election, held…