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The European Union has introduced measures to place sanctions on individuals and entities linked to the Nigerien military junta, a significant move made three months after they took control through a coup. The EU Council unveiled plans to create a framework that grants them the authority to implement sanctions on
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The United Nations (UN) has removed its peacekeepers from a camp in northern Mali ahead of schedule due to safety concerns. The UN, on Saturday stated that their final convoy departed from the Tessalit camp. Mali's military leaders, who previously instructed the withdrawal of all UN and French
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Stampede at Kericho Green Stadium has left six people injured as a massive crowd rushed to enter the venue in anticipation of the Mashujaa Day celebrations to be led by President William Ruto. The incident occurred with thousands of residents trying to gain early access as early as 1 a.
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Zimbabwe's opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in Zimbabwe has declared its intention to initiate a series of nationwide protests in response to the recall of its Members of Parliament (MPs) and councilors. This move follows a recent attempt by CCC members to challenge the legitimacy of
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The European Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday, October 19 signed seven financial agreements worth €212.5 million to stabilize West Africa and also promote development. The signing took place at the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, Nigeria. The signed agreements cover renewable energy, trade,
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Zimbabweans living in South Africa received a temporary relief on Monday when the Gauteng High Court Division in Pretoria dismissed Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi's application for leave to appeal a High Court ruling. According to report, the initial High Court judgment, issued on June 28, 2023, declared
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A coalition of civil societies in the Democratic Republic of Congo has held a protest in Goma calling for the exit of a combined East African force from the east of the country over its failure to deal with the M23 rebels where the M23 has continued to hold some
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Ezra Chiloba, the Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), has submitted his resignation in the midst of allegations of corruption and abuse of office. According to reports, his letter has been accepted, and an investigation committee has been launched to investigate the case. Chiloba, having been appointed
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The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has issued a response to Foreign Affairs Acting Minister Amon Murwira after he warned the opposition party against criticizing the outcome of the August 23 and 24 elections. Murwira emphasized in his address to Africa Union Ambassadors Affiliated with Zimbabwe that the government would
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The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has reported a 127% increase in net profit for the fiscal year 2022, totalling Ksh 3.77 billion. This financial achievement comes amid the global economic challenges faced by many corporations. A major contributing factor to this profit growth was a reduction in taxation, which
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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday, October 18 met with China's President, Xi Jinping in Beijing. The meeting took place during the ongoing Third Belt and Road Forum. In the meeting, President Xi Jinping stated that China is ready to finance and complete some railway projects in Nigeria.
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The Prime Minister of Lesotho, Sam Matekane is confronting an uncertain political future, as the main opposition party, the Democratic Congress (DC), initiates a vote of no confidence. This move is a consequence of a 2020 constitutional amendment that curtailed the powers of the executive, potentially undermining Matekane's