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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Ghana Unveils New Cedi Heritage Series to Celebrate National Identity
COUNTRY: GHANA. Ghana has unveiled a new series of banknotes called the Ghana Cedi Heritage Series. President John Dramani Mahama launched the new currency on 12 November 2026 in Accra. The launch...
14.11.2026 13:42
Beyond Apologies: The Fight to Reclaim Africa’s Stolen Heritage and Advance Reparatory Justice
COUNTRY:AMSTERDAM. The struggle for reparatory justice must extend beyond demands for compensation for slavery. It must confront the enduring structures of dispossession, including the...
14.11.2026 13:23
7th Meeting of the India-Indonesia Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism
COUNTRY:INDIA.  On November 12, 2026, the 7th meeting of the India-Indonesia Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism was held in New Delhi under the co-chairmanship of Dr. Suhel Ayaz Khan...
14.11.2026 12:33
Western Sahara: 50th Madrid Conference Revives Africa’s Call for Sahrawi Independence
COUNTRY: WESTERN SAHARA. Fifty years after the struggle for Western Sahara began, the demand for freedom remains unresolved. On 13–14 November 2026, Madrid will host the 50th International...
14.11.2026 11:02
Zimbabwe Moves to Secure Full BRICS Membership, Seeking Stronger Economic Partnerships
COUNTRY:  ZIMBABWE. Zimbabwe is taking steps to strengthen its international economic relationships. The country is preparing to apply for full membership of the BRICS grouping. On November 13...
14.11.2026 10:00
Benin and Egypt Strengthen African Cooperation Through Defence and Industrial Partnership
COUNTRY: BENIN. Benin and Egypt have signed a military cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening security ties and sharing technical expertise. The two countries signed the agreement on 9...
13.11.2026 18:43
AES Condemns Guinea’s Mass Expulsion of Gold Miners as Thousands Face Humanitarian Crisis
COUNTRY: SAHEL. Thousands of African workers have been forced to leave Guinea, leaving behind their jobs, belongings and, in some cases, their families. Many crossed into neighbouring Mali with...
13.11.2026 14:53
Cuba Backs Western Sahara’s Independence as Africa’s Decolonisation Struggle Continues
COUNTRY: WESTERN SAHARA. Cuba has renewed its support for the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination, rejecting attempts to impose an autonomy plan on Western Sahara. Speaking at the United...
13.11.2026 13:35
Angola Marks 51st Independence Anniversary
COUNTRY:  ANGOLA. Angola celebrated 51 years of independence on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The country gained independence from Portugal in 1975. The anniversary brought together government...
13.11.2026 10:00
A Key Border Crossing Between Northern Lebanon and Syria Reopened on Monday After Two Years Closed, Restoring a Vital Trade and Travel Route
COUNTRY:LEBANON.  A key border crossing between northern Lebanon and Syria reopened on Monday after two years of closure, restoring a vital trade and travel route. The Abboudieh-Dabbousieh...
12.11.2026 21:07
AES Ministers Review Second-Year Roadmap as Burkina Faso Hosts Key Regional Meeting
COUNTRY: BURKINA FASO. The Confederation of Sahel States (AES), made up of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, is working to strengthen cooperation among its members. On 11–12 November 2026, ministers...
12.11.2026 20:57
Chad and Rwanda explore Digital Partnership to Advance Regional Connectivity
COUNTRY: CHAD. Chad and Rwanda have initiated high-level discussions to establish a bilateral digital partnership focused on modernizing public services and expanding telecommunications...
12.11.2026 19:41
AfDB Approves $503.75 Million Loan to Support South Africa’s Infrastructure Reforms
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $503.75 million loan to support infrastructure reforms in South Africa. Announced on 11 November 2026, the funding will...
12.11.2026 17:04
Namibia and Russia Sign Customs Information-Sharing Agreement to Boost Bilateral Trade
COUNTRY:  NAMIBIA. Namibia and Russia have signed a customs information-sharing agreement aimed at improving trade efficiency, strengthening border administration and reducing delays in the...
12.11.2026 10:00
Venezuela Convenes National Science Forum Across 24 States
COUNTRY:VENEZUELA. Venezuela's Ministry of Science and Technology (Mincyt) held a National Forum simultaneously across the country's 24 states to mark World Science Day for Peace and Development...
12.11.2026 09:35
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, delivered a national statement at the COP31 Leaders Summit
COUNTRY:KYRGYZ REPUBLIC.  On November 11, 2026, at the COP31 Climate Leaders' Summit, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic...
11.11.2026 18:37
African Youth Charter at 20: Africa Renews Focus on Youth Rights and Development
COUNTRY: ETHIOPIA. The African Union is marking 20 years of the African Youth Charter, a continental agreement that seeks to protect young people's rights and increase their participation in...
11.11.2026 17:38
Zimbabwe–Mozambique Trade Cooperation Targets Economic Growth Through Beira Corridor
COUNTRY:  ZIMBABWE. Zimbabwe and Mozambique are strengthening their economic partnership by improving trade, transport and logistics infrastructure along the strategic Beira Corridor. This...
11.11.2026 16:00
Algeria Supports African Liberation Museum to Preserve the Continent’s Anti-Colonial History
COUNTRY: ALGERIA. Algeria has pledged financial and material support for the Museum of African Liberation in Harare, Zimbabwe. The project aims to preserve Africa’s history of resistance against...
11.11.2026 15:52
South Africa Launches Pan-African Initiative to Train 30,000 Students in Artificial Intelligence
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA. South Africa has launched a new African initiative to prepare students for the growing world of artificial intelligence (AI). The programme will bring together 30...
10.11.2026 21:32
Egypt and Sudan Form Joint Committee to Assess GERD’s Impact
COUNTRY: EGYPT. Egypt and Sudan have agreed to set up a joint committee to examine the damage they believe Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) may have caused. The committee will...
10.11.2026 17:36
Zambia–China Cooperation Gains Momentum as 49 Projects Worth US$6.14 Billion Are Signed
COUNTRY:  ZAMBIA. Zambia–China cooperation continues to attract attention as new economic and trade opportunities emerge from the 2026 Forum on China–Africa Economic, Trade and Cultural...
10.11.2026 10:00
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Advance Joint AFCON Hosting Bid
COUNTRY: BURKINA FASO/ SAHEL. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are taking steps towards bringing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to the Sahel through a joint hosting bid. The three countries, which...
09.11.2026 22:30
African Legal Experts Call for Stronger Reparations Framework at AfSIL Conference in Kigali
COUNTRY: RWANDA. African legal scholars, international law practitioners and policymakers have called for a stronger reparations framework. They spoke at the 15th Annual Conference of the African...
09.11.2026 20:23
Somalia Looks to China’s Digital Trade Model to Strengthen African Production
COUNTRY: SOMALIA. Somalia is looking to China for new ways to grow its economy. On 9 November 2026, Commerce and Industry Minister Jamal Mohamed Hassan led a team to Yiwu, in China's Zhejiang...
09.11.2026 18:00
Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis at 10: African Bar Association Demands Justice, Reparations and Political Settlement
COUNTRY: CAMEROON. Ten years after protests began in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions, the conflict remains unresolved. Lawyers and teachers first protested in October 2016. They opposed the...
08.11.2026 12:42
Africa’s Gen Z Is Not the Problem: The Continent Must Listen to Its Young People
COUNTRY: TANZANIA. Across Africa, Generation Z is becoming a strong voice for change. Young people are speaking out against unemployment, corruption and poor public services. They also want a...
07.11.2026 14:04
Ethiopia Pushes African Economic Self-Reliance at Pan-African Political Summit
cOUNTRY:  ETHIOPIA. Ethiopia is calling for greater African unity and economic independence. Political leaders are meeting in Addis Ababa for the Second African Political Parties Summit from...
07.11.2026 13:00
Africa Must Build Its Technological Capacity to Secure Its Digital Future
COUNTRY: RUSSIA-AFRICA. Africa’s growing dependence on foreign-owned digital infrastructure, technologies and platforms raises urgent questions. They concern the continent’s technological...
06.11.2026 17:46
Namibia Advances $2.5 Billion Dangote Fuel Pipeline Project to Boost Regional Energy Security
COUNTRY:  NAMIBIA. Namibia is advancing a major energy infrastructure investment with the launch of the $2.5 billion Dangote Namibia Tank Farm and Regional Pipeline Project in Walvis Bay...
06.11.2026 16:00