Amsterdam dialogue: reparations, artefact restitution and African-Caribbean solidarityGhana unveils new Cedi Heritage Series to celebrate national identity, cultural history, and economic sovereigntyAES condemns Guinea's mass expulsion of gold miners, warning of an escalating regional humanitarian crisisCuba reaffirms support for Western Sahara's independence at the UN, calling Africa's decolonization unfinishedZimbabwe prepares to submit BRICS accession documentsKyrgyz Chairman Delivers National Statement at Cop31 SummitAfDB $503.75 million loan for South Africa's energy and freight infrastructure reformsAES ministers review second-year roadmap in Ouagadougou to advance security, diplomacy, and Sahel integrationAfrica marks 20 years of the African Youth CharterAlgeria backs the African Liberation Museum initiativeZimbabwe and Mozambique strengthen bilateral trade cooperationZambia and China deepen strategic economic tiesJoint AFCON hosting bid to promote Sahel integration and sports diplomacyAfrican legal experts call for stronger reparations framework at AfSIL conference in KigaliUWI brings the global reparations campaign to Antigua
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Djibouti and China Call for Red Sea Peace and African Sovereignty
COUNTRY: DJIBOUTI. Djibouti and China have called for an end to rising tensions in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa. The two countries warned that regional conflict could harm trade, investment...
27.10.2026 21:27
Heavy Rains Cause Deadly Flooding in the Central African Republic
COUNTRY:  CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC. Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), destroying homes and leaving families in distress. On...
27.10.2026 15:00
Côte d’Ivoire and China Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
COUNTRY: CÔTE D’IVOIRE. Côte d’Ivoire and China are working to deepen their diplomatic and economic partnership. On October 23, 2026, Ivorian Foreign Minister Nialé Kaba met Chinese...
27.10.2026 13:00
Burkina Faso Seeks Economic Sovereignty Through Russia-Africa Partnership
COUNTRY: BURKINA FASO. Burkina Faso wants to use its partnership with Russia to strengthen its economy and national sovereignty. Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo left Ouagadougou on...
27.10.2026 12:27
Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia Call for Libyan Elections and Withdrawal of Foreign Forces
COUNTRY: ALGERIA. Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia have called for Libya elections alongside the withdrawal of foreign forces and an end to prolonged political transitions. According to AJEL's report on...
27.10.2026 11:47
Togo and Egypt Seek to Expand Trade and Investment Beyond Imports
COUNTRY:  TOGO. Togo is stepping up efforts to strengthen trade and economic cooperation with Egypt, focusing on exports, investment and industrial development. On October 23, 2026, President of...
27.10.2026 11:30
Sahrawi Demonstrators Demand Self-Determination Amid UN Draft Dispute
COUNTRY: WESTERN SAHARA. Sahrawi demonstrators took to the streets in the refugee camps of Laayoune Province on 26 October. They called for a fair international settlement that protects their right...
26.10.2026 20:19
African Human Rights Commission Calls for Stronger Protection of Rights Across Africa
COUNTRY: SENEGAL. The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has called for stronger action to protect fundamental rights across Africa following its 89th ordinary session in Dakar...
26.10.2026 18:49
Lesotho Moves from Regional Scrutiny to SADC Security Leadership
COUNTRY: LESOTHO. Lesotho has taken a major step in regional affairs. Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane will lead the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Organ on Politics...
26.10.2026 18:43
Netherlands Returns Benin Artefact After 129 Years, Renewing Calls for African Cultural Restitution
COUNTRY:BENIN. The Netherlands has returned another artefact to Nigeria’s Benin Kingdom, 129 years after British forces invaded Benin in 1897 and looted its treasures. The handover took place at...
26.10.2026 17:01
Namibia Targets Russian Investment to Boost Trade, Jobs and Mineral Processing
COUNTRY:  NAMIBIA. Namibia is preparing to strengthen its economic partnership with Russia, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah set to seek new investment, trade and technology opportunities at...
26.10.2026 16:30
President Denis Sassou N’Guesso Travels to Moscow for High-Level Russia-Africa Summit
COUNTRY: THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO. The President of the Republic of the Congo, Denis Sassou N'Guesso, departed Brazzaville on October 25, 2026, traveling to Moscow to lead his country's official...
26.10.2026 16:10
Madagascar Calls for Removal of Regional Trade Barriers at COMESA Summit in Harare
COUNTRY: MADAGASCAR. Madagascar made a clear economic case for the removal of non-tariff barriers that hinder regional commerce at the 25th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government in Harare...
26.10.2026 15:06
Tana Forum in Ethiopia Focuses on African Peace, Security and Economic Sovereignty
COUNTRY:  ETHIOPIA. The 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa opened in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, on 23 October 2026. The event brought together African leaders, policymakers and security...
26.10.2026 13:00
Lula da Silva Has Won Brazil Presidential Election for the Fourth Time
Country:FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. Lula da Silva has won the Brazil election for the fourth time. In the runoff on 25 October 2026, the Workers’ Party candidate and incumbent president took...
26.10.2026 13:00
Sierra Leone Seeks Mineral Investment to Boost Local Industry
COUNTRY: SIERRA LEONE. Sierra Leone is exploring new investment opportunities in mining and mineral processing following a meeting between President Julius Maada Bio and Nigerian industrialist...
25.10.2026 19:08
Botswana Signs 11 Cooperation Agreements with China to Boost Economic Development
COUNTRY:  BOTSWANA. Botswana has strengthened its economic partnership with China after signing 11 cooperation agreements during President Duma Boko’s state visit from 12 to 17 October 2026. In...
25.10.2026 13:00
Tanzania Wants to Become a Food Superpower by 2050. What Will It Take?
COUNTRY: TANZANIA. Tanzania wants to become one of the world’s top 10 food producers by 2050. But what will it take to reach that goal? Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba announced the target on 22...
24.10.2026 17:07
Somalia and Uganda Sign Labour Deal to Strengthen African Trade
COUNTRY: SOMALIA. Somalia and Uganda have signed a bilateral labour agreement to protect workers and strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The agreement was signed in Mogadishu on...
24.10.2026 13:13
H2RIAC Regional Hub: Central Africa Strengthens Research and Innovation Cooperation
COUNTRY: CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC. The H2RIAC Regional Hub Activation Summit brought together researchers and policymakers from the six Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC)...
24.10.2026 13:00
Western Indian Ocean Countries Adopt 15 Decisions to Protect Shared Marine Resources
COUNTRY: SEYCHELLES. Ten countries in the Western Indian Ocean have adopted 15 decisions to improve ocean protection. The measures target plastic pollution, marine habitat loss and poor ocean...
23.10.2026 18:58
Djibouti and China Deepen Economic and Security Cooperation
COUNTRY: DJIBOUTI. Djibouti and China are seeking to deepen their economic and diplomatic partnership, with talks in Beijing focusing on trade, investment, infrastructure and regional security...
23.10.2026 15:47
Zimbabwe’s COMESA Leadership Handover Boosts Regional Integration
COUNTRY:  ZIMBABWE. Zimbabwe has assumed the chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), as President Emmerson Mnangagwa pledged to strengthen regional trade...
23.10.2026 12:00
The Gambia Recovers $2.57 Million from Jammeh’s US Property for Victims’ Reparations
COUNTRY: GAMBIA. The Gambia has received US$2.57 million from the sale of a property linked to former president Yahya Jammeh. The money will compensate victims of abuses committed under his rule...
23.10.2026 11:53
Abidjan Advances Regional Border Cooperation and Economic Integration
COUNTRY: CÔTE D’IVOIRE.   Abidjan is strengthening its role in regional cooperation as African countries seek peaceful borders, economic integration and improved security. The third edition...
23.10.2026 10:00
Senegal and Pan-African Parliament Discuss Stronger African Integration
COUNTRY: SENEGAL. Senegal is seeking closer cooperation with African institutions as part of wider efforts to strengthen continental integration. On October 21, 2026, Ousmane Sonko, President of...
22.10.2026 18:40
Comoros: SONELEC Improves Electricity Supply and Cuts Losses
COUNTRY:  COMOROS. The Comorian national electricity company, SONELEC, is reporting improvements in electricity supply and financial performance. The announcement follows a difficult period marked...
22.10.2026 16:30
Malawi Joins Regional Push for Peace and Economic Cooperation
COUNTRY: MALAWI. Malawi is joining other African countries in calling for stronger regional cooperation to address conflict and insecurity across the continent. Foreign Affairs and International...
22.10.2026 16:28
Mozambique Leads Regional Push to Recover Stolen Wealth
COUNTRY: MOZAMBIQUE. Mozambique is hosting a regional meeting in Maputo to help Southern African countries stop illegal money flows and recover assets linked to crime. Parliamentary representatives...
22.10.2026 15:02
SADC Prepares for El Niño as Southern Africa Faces Climate Risks
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is strengthening regional disaster preparedness ahead of the anticipated impacts of El Niño during the 2026/2027 rainfall...
22.10.2026 14:36