Africa

African nation to send troops to Haiti
An international security force led by Kenya will to take on armed gangs terrorizing the country
Oct 3, 2023 04:26
Russia becomes biggest oil supplier to key African state
Two tankers carrying Arctic crude arrived in Ghana in September, ship tracking data revealed
Oct 2, 2023 15:57
Payback time, Your Majesty: Will the British Army be brought to justice for its actions in Africa? FEATURE
While countries around the world are increasing their military cooperation with Kenya due to its strategic location, the UK’s position is becoming precarious due to the crimes of its soldiers
Oct 2, 2023 15:06
Pretoria plans new model of electricity provision in South Africa
Country’s parliament says proposed legislation aims to create more electricity, more transmission companies and more competition
Oct 2, 2023 13:44
Ethiopia celebrated local Christian holiday
The Meskel holiday commemorates the 4th-century discovery of what's known as the True Cross, which had been used to crucify Jesus
Oct 2, 2023 13:34
Nigeria marks 63 years of independence
Low-key celebrations have been held to commemorate independence from British colonial rule
Oct 2, 2023 13:01
Nigeria raises state salaries as workers threaten indefinite strike
The provisional measure will increase the federal minimum wage “without causing undue inflation,” President Bola Tinubu says
Oct 2, 2023 10:50
Russia reveals massive trade growth with Africa
Egypt became Moscow’s top trading partner on the continent, the Economy Ministry says
Oct 2, 2023 09:47
Ethiopia relaxes coffee rules for tourists
Visitors will now be allowed to take out 2 kilograms of the country’s primary export crop, authorities say
Sep 29, 2023 16:21
The US is using Russia’s playbook in Africa, but there’s a catch ANALYSIS
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s tour portrayed Washington’s official strategy as more benevolent than it actually is
Sep 29, 2023 14:50
Voting takes place in Africa’s last kingdom
Country’s electoral lists include over 583,000 electors, and MPs will then be involved in an advisory role to King Mswati III
Sep 29, 2023 12:57
Putin meets Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar
Their discussion focused on the situation in Libya and the surrounding region, according to the Kremlin
Sep 29, 2023 09:28
Ex-ICC official allegedly funded illegal army
The Lord’s Resistance Army has long been accused of human rights violations in Uganda
Sep 28, 2023 16:25
Putin meets with South Sudanese president
Russia was one of the first countries to recognize the African country’s sovereignty
Sep 28, 2023 14:19
Storm leaves thousands without power in South Africa
The mayor of Cape Town has unlocked additional resources after two days of devastating weather and flooding
Sep 28, 2023 11:18
African nation foils alleged coup plot
Burkina Faso’s ruling military government claims that its intelligence and security services prevented an attempted takeover
Sep 27, 2023 23:23
US suspends aid to Gabon
According to the secretary of state, the military coup in the country led to the decision to terminate foreign aid
Sep 27, 2023 12:39
French ambassador leaves Niger – Reuters
Sylvain Itte has departed following an order from the African country’s military leadership
Sep 27, 2023 12:07
Russian cars to be produced in Africa
Ethiopia is set to open a factory to assemble Lada automobiles, the country’s ambassador to Moscow has said
Sep 27, 2023 11:34
Commander of Libyan National Army visits Russia
Russian officials and LNA Commander Khalifa Haftar have had discussions about developments in Libya and bilateral relations
Sep 27, 2023 11:23
African country resumes imports of Russian wheat
Morocco will receive the first grain cargo after supplies were stopped due to Western sanctions on Moscow
Sep 26, 2023 15:28
Mali postpones presidential election
The ruling junta has attributed the move to “technical reasons”
Sep 26, 2023 12:47
Remember, no colonialism: Why Russia did not participate in the ‘Scramble for Africa’ FEATURE
The history of Russia-Africa relations goes back several centuries, and these relations have always been based on equality and mutual respect
Sep 26, 2023 12:12
Somaliland rejects unification with Somalia
A mediation offer by the Ugandan president has been rejected by the breakaway East African region
Sep 26, 2023 12:10

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