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Mogadishu Hosts 3rd Disaster Resilience Conference to Strengthen Climate Preparedness
COUNTRY: SOMALIA. The Federal Government of Somalia, in partnership with Mogadishu University, has convened the 3rd Somalia Disaster Resilience Conference in Mogadishu to address escalating...
13.10.2026 20:53
South Africa and BRICS: Championing Knowledge Sovereignty and Mineral Beneficiation
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA. Addressing students and faculty at the University of Zululand, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Alvin Botes delivered a keynote address on South...
13.10.2026 13:45
Frente POLISARIO Questions UN Envoy’s Neutrality Over Western Sahara Autonomy
COUNTRY: WESTERN SAHARA. The Frente POLISARIO has issued a formal press statement questioning the strict neutrality of Staffan de Mistura, the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western...
13.10.2026 12:14
African Diplomacy Steps Up Efforts to Address Security Crisis in Eastern DRC
COUNTRY:  DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO. African diplomatic missions have intensified high-level consultations to establish lasting peace frameworks across the eastern region of the Democratic...
12.10.2026 16:00
Equatorial Guinea Marks 58 Years of Independence
COUNTRY: EQUITORIAL GUINEA. Equatorial Guinea has celebrated its 58th Independence Anniversary with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo reaffirming the country's pledge to political sovereignty...
12.10.2026 13:33
Ethiopia Gold Refinery Infrastructure Expands Regional Processing Hub
COUNTRY:  ETHIOPIA. East African economies continue to strengthen mineral processing capabilities, retain resource value domestically, and boost foreign exchange revenues. Prime Minister Abiy...
12.10.2026 12:33
African Union Committee Adopts Tripoli Document for UN Security Council Reform
COUNTRY: ALGERIA. African nations have renewed calls for equitable representation in global decision-making following the adoption of the Tripoli Document. The agreement was signed at the 14th...
12.10.2026 11:59
Republic of Congo and Mozambique Sign Historic Energy Cooperation Accord
COUNTRY: MOZAMBIQUE. The Republic of Congo and Mozambique have signed a landmark bilateral hydrocarbons cooperation agreement in Brazzaville to expand joint energy production and deepen economic...
12.10.2026 10:33
Nigeria and Benin Republic Establish Four-Year Joint Border Plan
COUNTRY: BENIN. Nigeria and the Benin Republic have established a joint border cooperation framework spanning 2026 to 2029 to boost cross-border security and promote economic growth along shared...
12.10.2026 09:33
Africa Credit Rating Agency Launches in Mauritius to Strengthen African Financial Markets
COUNTRY:  MAURITIUS. The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) officially launched in Mauritius on 7 October 2026, marking a new step in Africa’s efforts to strengthen its financial institutions...
10.10.2026 13:30
Tunisia–China University Cooperation Agreement Signed
COUNTRY:  TUNISIA. The University of Tunis has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), strengthening Tunisia–China academic cooperation. The agreement...
09.10.2026 16:30
Burkina Faso Approves Major Budget and Economic Growth Plan
COUNTRY: BURKINA FASO. Burkina Faso's Council of Ministers met in Ouagadougou under the chairmanship of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to adopt the 2027 draft finance bill totaling over 4,220 billion FCFA...
09.10.2026 11:59
Togo–Russia Cooperation: New Economic and Strategic Opportunities
COUNTRY:  TOGO. Togo and Russia are entering a new phase of bilateral economic cooperation following the first session of their Intergovernmental Joint Commission, held in Lomé from 29 September...
09.10.2026 11:30
Zimbabwe–China $15 Million Lithium Investment Advances Local Value Addition
COUNTRY:  ZIMBABWE. A $15 million investment by Chinese-owned ZHELI Mining is expanding lithium processing in Zimbabwe, with the company operating a processing plant in Zvishavane, Midlands...
08.10.2026 18:13
Atlantic African Nations Gather in Dakar to Address Aquaculture Bottlenecks
COUNTRY: SENEGAL. Representatives from 22 African countries along the Atlantic coast have gathered in Dakar for a week-long workshop. The meeting focuses on challenges facing aquaculture, marine...
08.10.2026 16:54
Eritrea calls for fair labour mobility and stronger Africa–Middle East cooperation
COUNTRY:  ERITREA. Eritrea has called for fairer labour mobility and stronger Africa–Middle East cooperation, with Ambassador Beyene Russom outlining the country's position at the Second Doha...
08.10.2026 11:00
Sudan Records Record Gold-Export Revenues in 2026
COUNTRY:  SUDAN. Sudan recorded US$2.292 billion in gold-export revenues between January and September 2026, marking the strongest performance by the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company since its...
07.10.2026 18:30
Ghana to Formally Apply for BRICS Membership
COUNTRY:   GHANA. Ghana is set to formally apply for membership of BRICS following Cabinet approval, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced. Speaking in Accra on...
07.10.2026 01:00
Lobito Corridor: Zambia, Angola and DRC Push for Faster Development
COUNTRY:   ZAMBIA. Zambia, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo are stepping up efforts to accelerate the development of the Lobito Corridor, with regional leaders calling for the...
06.10.2026 17:30
Global Leaders Convene in Rome to Shape the 2027 UN Reforestation Decade
COUNTRY:   THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO. The Republic of Congo and its international partners gathered in Rome to launch the United Nations Decade of Forestry and Reforestation (2027–2036). Hosted at...
06.10.2026 15:15
Senegal-Mali Digital Link Breaks Borders
COUNTRY: SENEGAL. Senegal and Mali have linked their national digital networks with a new fibre-optic connection at the Kidira-Diboli border. Sénégal Numérique SA (SENUM SA) and the Société...
06.10.2026 13:11
African Mediators Hold Peace Talks with AFC/M23 Leadership in Goma
COUNTRY:   DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO. African Union peace facilitators met senior AFC/M23 political representatives in Goma on October 5. The meeting formed part of renewed consultations aimed...
06.10.2026 13:00
Liberia–Nigeria Customs Cooperation Deepens
COUNTRY:  LIBERIA. Delegations representing West African maritime and trade sectors convened in Lagos as the National Customs Brokers Association of Liberia (NCBAL), led by President James Hinneh...
06.10.2026 11:00
Sudan, Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia Strengthen Cooperation
COUNTRY:  SUDAN. Sudan joined Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia on 4 October 2026 for a quadrilateral consultative summit in New Alamein, Egypt, as the four countries discussed developments in the Horn...
05.10.2026 16:00
Niger Expands AES Biometric Identity Rollout
COUNTRY: NIGER. Niger has extended the rollout of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) biometric national identity card to the Tillabéri region, marking another stage in the country’s effort to...
05.10.2026 14:24
Chad Secures €37.9 Million for Gassi and Lamadji Hybrid Solar Projects
COUNTRY: CHAD. Chad has reached a major financing milestone for two hybrid solar power plants near N’Djamena, unlocking construction of renewable energy infrastructure designed to strengthen the...
05.10.2026 12:16
President Ndayishimiye Leads African Union Coordination Meeting in Egypt
COUNTRY:  BURUNDI. Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye, serving as Chairperson of the African Union, participated in and presided over the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting...
05.10.2026 12:00
Guinea Celebrates 68th Independence Anniversary
COUNTRY:  GUINEA. Guinea marked its 68th anniversary of independence on 2 October 2026, with President Mamadi Doumbouya presiding over national celebrations in Conakry. According to the Presidency...
05.10.2026 09:30
The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau Commemorate 53 Years of Liberation: West African Neighbors Expand Bilateral Trade, Energy, and Cross-Border Security
COUNTRY: GAMBIA. The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau commemorated the 53rd anniversary of Guinea-Bissau’s national independence on September 29, 2026, in Banjul, utilizing the historic occasion to...
04.10.2026 19:21
Egypt Reaffirms Strategic Support for Somali Sovereignty: President El-Sisi and President Mohamud Strengthen Strategic Partnership in New Alamein
COUNTRY: SOMALIA. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on October 3, 2026, on the sidelines of the Alamein–Africa Business Forum in New Alamein...
03.10.2026 17:03