Africa

Violent protests have erupted across Angola following a sharp increase in fuel prices, leaving at least 22 people dead and nearly 200 injured, according to government sources. The unrest began …

At least four people have been killed and more than 500 arrested in Angola following widespread protests over a sharp hike in fuel prices, police confirmed on Tuesday. The unrest …

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has unveiled key achievements of his administration across security, infrastructure, the economy, and social services, affirming his commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, …

Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara has officially announced his intention to run for a fourth term in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 25, reigniting political tensions in the …

Choguel Maïga, former Prime Minister of Mali, is under official investigation over allegations of misappropriating public funds during his time in office. The country’s Office of the Auditor General has …

The United States has suspended all routine visa processing at its embassy in Niamey, Niger, indefinitely. A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department confirmed that both immigrant and non-immigrant visa …

In Bantako, a village in southeastern Senegal, thousands of small-scale gold miners continue to use mercury in their search for gold—despite the well-documented dangers to both health and the environment. …

Cameroon’s elections body, ELECAM, has disqualified leading opposition figure Maurice Kamto from contesting the upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 12. Kamto, a former minister and university professor, was seen …

The Pentagon confirmed that the U.S. State Department has approved a $4.67 billion sale of advanced air-defense missiles to Egypt. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the package includes four …

Foreign aid is no longer a viable solution for Africa’s growing development needs, Claver Gatete, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has said A …