At least 127 people, mostly civilians, were killed in Sudan on Monday and Tuesday by barrel bombs and shelling from the warring sides, rights activists said.The 20-month-old war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid
Somali president, Ethiopian prime minister set talks over Somaliland
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed are set to meet in person in Ankara, Turkey, Somali officials said Tuesday. Sources close to the Somali presidency confirmed the talks, telling VOA,
Inaugural energy cooperation summit in West Africa starts in Togo
Speakers at the summit include government officials from Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria and the Togolese Republic as well as experts in the energy sector. Stakeholders in the energy sector across West Africa will
Security operatives dismantle IPOB hideout, arrest suspects – Official
“The operation, which has been underway for several weeks, has successfully dismantled a significant base used by the criminal group in launching violent attacks on innocent citizens and security personnel,” the police said. Security operatives
South Africa eyes Nigeria’s lithium
He proposed leveraging Nigeria’s vast lithium reserves as a cornerstone for the industrialisation efforts in the EV sector. President Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness critical minerals, particularly lithium,
Fighting resumes in eastern Congo, army and M23 say
Fighting resumed in eastern Congo on Monday, again violating a ceasefire, the M23 rebel group and Congolese army said, casting doubt on whether the M23 group will cease its offensive after the withdrawal of Rwandan
The Growing Militarization of China’s Africa Policy
China is leveraging its military training exercises with African forces to advance China’s expeditionary capabilities and geostrategic ambitions. China’s 2-week military exercises with Tanzania and Mozambique in July and August 2024 marked a significant expansion
Nigeria, France sign MOU on critical minerals
The MOU is expected to open new opportunities for the remediation of over 2,000 abandoned pits in the country through its plan to intervene in environmental rehabilitation and post-mining projects. Nigeria and France have agreed
Egypt hosts Hamas in new Gaza ceasefire push, looting halts aid
Hamas leaders held talks with Egyptian security officials on Sunday in a fresh push for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, two Hamas sources said, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to hold
Biden Arrives in Angola on His Only Trip as President to Sub-Saharan Africa
The president arrived in Angola, where he will highlight American commitment to Africa in the economic competition against China. President Biden arrived in Angola on Monday for the only visit to sub-Saharan Africa of his