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Political tensions in Somalia deepen as UN warns against repeat of 2021 crisis
The United Nations has warned that repeated appeals to Somali political leaders to avoid a repeat of the country’s 2021 electoral crisis were ignored,...
South Africa removes trade barriers on Kenyan tea, coffee and spices to strengthen economic ties with Kenya
South Africa has moved to remove trade barriers affecting Kenyan agricultural exports, including tea, coffee and spices, in a landmark step aimed at strengthening...
Gambia’s revenue surges as digital reforms drive record tax collection and compliance growth
The Gambia Revenue Authority has recorded a significant surge in revenue collection, with officials crediting years of digital reforms and improved compliance systems for...
US to cut visa processing centres in Africa from nearly 50 to 20 under sweeping new immigration overhaul
The United States is set to significantly reduce the number of its embassies and consulates in Africa that handle visa processing, cutting them from...
PDP affirms Goodluck Jonathan as presidential candidate for 2027 election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reportedly affirmed former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, marking a dramatic...
Ghana dismisses false Cambodia evacuation notice as foreign ministry confirms ongoing repatriation of nationals
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly dismissed viral reports claiming that Ghanaians have been ordered to leave Cambodia by May 31, 2026, describing...
Barbados built a global tourism brand by putting culture at the centre of policy – Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland
Barbados High Commissioner to Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia, Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, has stated that Barbados transformed its tourism industry into a globally recognised success story...
Pope Leo XIV apologises for Catholic Church’s historic role in slavery and calls for renewed global reconciliation
Pope Leo XIV has issued an apology acknowledging the Catholic Church’s historical involvement in slavery, expressing regret over its role in legitimising and sustaining...
Tinubu secures APC ticket to run for second term as Nigeria’s President
Nigeria’s political landscape is heating up ahead of the next general elections after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured the ruling party’s endorsement to contest...
EU warns against overdependence on single country supply chains amid China tensions
The European Union has issued a strong warning to industries across the bloc to avoid relying entirely on one country for critical supplies, as...
India Africa Forum Summit IV postponed as health concerns prompt renewed diplomatic consultations
The Government of the Republic of India and the African Union have agreed to postpone the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled to take...
UN declares climate action a legal duty as countries back ICJ ruling on emissions
The United Nations General Assembly has formally backed a landmark advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice, affirming that governments have a...
AfCFTA signs major deals with Ecobank and AGL to accelerate intra-African trade
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has signed major partnership agreements with Ecobank and Africa Global Logistics in a move aimed at strengthening...
Togo removes visa requirements for all African travellers in major push for regional integration
Togo has announced the removal of visa requirements for citizens of all African countries, allowing travellers to enter and stay in the country for...
United States suspends visa services in Uganda amid Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency
The United States has temporarily halted visa processing activities in Uganda following the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country, as global health authorities intensify...
Elon Musk loses legal battle against OpenAI in high-profile case involving Sam Altman
Elon Musk has lost a closely watched legal battle against OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, in a case that has drawn global attention over...
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