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
Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Guinea-Bissau have taken a step towards improving air travel between their countries
COUNTRY: MOZAMBIQUE. On 29 October, Mozambique signed air services agreements with São Tomé and Príncipe and Guinea-Bissau. The agreements establish the legal framework needed for airlines to...
30.10.2026 15:15
Cape Verde Looks to Russia for New Cooperation While Defending Its Neutral Foreign Policy
COUNTRY: CABO VERDE. Cape Verde has expressed interest in opening a new chapter of cooperation with Russia following its participation in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow as the Ambassador of...
30.10.2026 14:50
The Gambia Puts ICC Under Pressure Over Selective International Justice
COUNTRY: GAMBIA. The Gambia has renewed its commitment to the International Criminal Court (ICC), while calling for fair and equal treatment in the pursuit of international justice. Justice...
30.10.2026 13:09
Sierra Leone’s Unity Declaration Raises Bigger Questions About Reparations and Inclusion
COUNTRY: SIERRA LEONE. Sierra Leone has adopted the Freetown Declaration on National Unity and Social Cohesion 2026. The move renews the country's commitment to peace, dialogue and national...
30.10.2026 12:49
Mahama Calls for Equal Partnerships as Ghana Explores Nuclear Energy Deal with Russia
COUNTRY:  GHANA. President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger economic partnerships between Africa and Russia. He delivered the message at the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on...
30.10.2026 12:00
From Combating Desertification to Sustainable Development: Russia and Africa Explore Prospects for Joint Environmental Projects
COUNTRY:  RUSSIA. In late October, an expert discussion on restoring degraded land, combating drought, and strengthening Russia–Africa cooperation in environmental security took place in Moscow...
30.10.2026 12:00
Sudan’s Al-Burhan Calls for Stronger Russia-Africa Ties and a Sudanese-Led Peace Process
COUNTRY:  SUDAN. Sudan's President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has called for stronger cooperation between Russia and Africa. He made the appeal at the...
30.10.2026 10:30
Cameroon Turns to Côte d’Ivoire to Modernise Digital Civil Registration
COUNTRY: CAMEROON. Cameroon is turning to Côte d’Ivoire for lessons on digital civil registration. The goal is to build a national database that makes official records easier to manage and...
29.10.2026 19:57
South Africa Conference Calls for Concrete Action on African Reparations
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA. The Second Africa and African Diaspora Conference in Boksburg, South Africa, has placed reparations at the centre of discussions about Africa’s future. The gathering runs...
29.10.2026 18:06
Kenya Looks to Russia for Investment as Trade Imbalance Raises Questions
COUNTRY: KENYA. Kenya is seeking closer economic ties with Russia in manufacturing, farming, energy and transport. President William Ruto made the call during the Russia–Africa Economic and...
29.10.2026 17:34
Power Crisis in Mauritania: Recurring Blackouts Raise Concerns
COUNTRY:  MAURITANIA. The power crisis in Mauritania has returned to the spotlight as repeated electricity outages disrupt daily life in Nouakchott, the capital. According to Madar's report on 27...
29.10.2026 17:00
Mali Partners with Russia to Map Mineral Resources and Strengthen Mining Oversight
COUNTRY: MALI. Mali has signed two agreements with Russia’s state-owned geological company to improve knowledge of its mineral resources. The deals also aim to strengthen control over the mining...
29.10.2026 16:43
Nigeria Challenges Africa to Keep More of Its Mineral Wealth at Home
COUNTRY:NIGERIA. Nigeria is calling for African countries to take greater control of their natural resources and economic future. At the Berlin Global Dialogue 2026 in Germany, Minister of State for...
29.10.2026 15:51
Uganda Targets Global Mining Investors to Boost Local Processing and Jobs
COUNTRY:  UGANDA. Uganda is stepping up efforts to attract global mining investors. The government wants to expand local mineral processing, create jobs and increase the value of its natural...
29.10.2026 14:30
Comoros President Azali Assoumani Highlights Africa’s Development Needs at Moscow Summit
COUNTRY:  COMOROS. Comoros President Azali Assoumani addressed the first plenary session of the Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow. He highlighted Africa’s development needs and the importance of...
29.10.2026 11:30
“The Voice of the Global South Must Become the Norm, Not the Alternative”: Media Seek a Path to Information Independence
COUNTRY:RUSSIA-AFRICA.  Dependence on Western news agencies, the reproduction of чужие narratives, and a lack of on-the-ground correspondents prevent media outlets in the Global South...
28.10.2026 23:38
Russia–Africa Summit Seeks to Turn Political Ties into Economic Cooperation
coUntry:RUSSIA-AFRICA. The third Russia–Africa Summit and the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum opened in Moscow on 28 October. Forty-eight states have confirmed their participation...
28.10.2026 22:10
Kwesi Pratt Jr. Urges African Media to Challenge Dominant Global Narratives
COUNTRY: RUSSIA-AFRICA. Pan-African Television Director Kwesi Pratt Jr. has challenged African media to confront narratives that present the existing global order as permanent and portray Africans...
28.10.2026 21:50
Who Is Watching Africa’s Debt? Chad Hosts Key Meeting on Public Money and Accountability
COUNTRY: CHAD. Africa’s public debt is once again taking centre stage as Chad prepares to host a major meeting of the continent’s public audit institutions. From 2 to 6 November 2026...
28.10.2026 16:05
Eswatini Joins 15 Nations in $60 Million Push to Transform Electronic Waste Management
COUNTRY: ESWATINI. Eswatini has joined 15 other countries in a new international effort to tackle electronic waste. The Global Electronics Management (GEM) Programme launched in Manila...
28.10.2026 15:38
Gabon–Brazil Cooperation: Leaders Strengthen Forest Protection and Bilateral Ties
COUNTRY:  GABON. Gabon is seeking stronger ties with Brazil, with a focus on forest protection and sustainable development. On October 28, 2026, Infos Gabon reported on President Brice Clotaire...
28.10.2026 15:30
Libya Leads Arab-OIC Push for Palestinian Rights at the United Nations
COUNTRY: LIBYA. Libya is coordinating efforts to build international support for Palestine at the United Nations. On 28 October, it chaired a joint meeting of the Arab Group and the Organisation of...
28.10.2026 14:07
Can African Savings Finance Africa’s Future? Tanzania Opens a TZS 30 Billion Investment Window
COUNTRY: TANZANIA. What if more African savings could help finance African businesses? Tanzania is putting this idea to the test. iTrust Finance Limited has launched a TZS 30 billion offer for...
28.10.2026 12:21
President John Dramani Mahama Receives Honorary Doctorate from Russia’s RUDN University
COUNTRY:  GHANA. President John Dramani Mahama has received an honorary doctorate from Russia’s Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University). According to the...
28.10.2026 12:00
Who Controls Africa’s Data? Benin Raises the Alarm on Digital Sovereignty
COUNTRY: BENIN. Who controls the data Africans produce every day? Benin is putting this important question at the centre of the debate on Africa’s digital future. At the 15th One Africa Digital...
28.10.2026 11:29
Burundi Leads African Focus at Russia–Africa Summit 2026
COUNTRY:  BURUNDI. Burundi is taking a prominent role at the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, as President Évariste Ndayishimiye serves as chairperson of the African Union (AU). 48 of...
28.10.2026 10:30
Africa and Diaspora Unite to Push Reparations Beyond Words
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA. African leaders, scholars, civil society groups and diaspora representatives are meeting in Ekurhuleni, South Africa, from 26 to 30 October 2026. The Africa and African...
27.10.2026 21:46
Malabo Ramps Up Preparations for Landmark ICAN 2026 Aviation Summit
COUNTRY: EQUITORIAL GUINEA. Equatorial Guinea is accelerating national preparations to host the upcoming International Civil Aviation Organization Air Services Negotiation Conference, known as ICAN...
27.10.2026 21:38
Algeria Takes Part in Moscow Energy Summit as Gas Producers Seek Stronger Cooperation
COUNTRY: ALGERIA. Algeria has joined major gas-producing countries in Moscow for the 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb represented President...
27.10.2026 21:28
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