Africa

The U.N. Security Council on Friday gave the green light to a new African Union force in Somalia that is meant to take on the Islamist armed group al-Shabab, with …

Ethiopia has emerged as a surprising player in the cryptocurrency space, earning $1 billion in Bitcoin mining revenue in 2024. This achievement was made possible by harnessing excess electricity generated by the Grand …

President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia held extensive discussions at the State House in Asmara, Eritrea, on Wednesday, focusing on the consolidation of bilateral …

Death toll in Mozambique due to ongoing protests against disputed presidential election and a prison break has climbed to 248, a monitoring group said Thursday. Plataforma Decide, an election monitoring …

More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a prison near Maputo on Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party …

Türkiye’s Ambassador to Khartoum Fatih Yıldız at the Embassy in Khartoum, Dec. 25, 2024. (AA Photo) Türkiye’s Ambassador to Khartoum emphasized the vital contributions of Turkish institutions in Sudan and …

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s stance at the third consultative meeting of multilateral organizations sponsoring peace initiatives in Sudan, which underscored the urgent need to end the …

The US has approved arms sales worth over $5.5 billion to Egypt and Morocco, aimed at bolstering their defence capabilities and strengthening strategic ties.Egypt will receive up to 2,183 Lockheed …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced significant adjustments to excise duty rates on various goods and services, following the enactment of the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024. The amendment …

Chad has given French forces until the end of January to withdraw from the country. Sources in the French army and the Chadian government said the move could further complicate …