World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has promised to restore order in the country gripped by post-election violence, as he was sworn in for an eighth consecutive term in office. In his inaugural address, the world’s oldest president offered condolences to…
Ghana, Germany strengthen ties with €5.6 million green energy project at KTI
The Ashanti Region on Monday, November 3, 2025, played host to a landmark event in the Ghana-Germany partnership, as Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, joined Ghanaian leaders to promote sustainable development and technological innovation. President Steinmeier,…
Okonjo-Iweala: Intra-African trade costs 20% more than external trade
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called for urgent reforms to unlock Africa’s trade potential, revealing that it currently costs 20% more for African nations to trade with one another than with countries outside the continent. Speaking…
Fresh details emerge as Chad shuts border with Nigeria over US threats
Due to increased security concerns stoked by reports of alleged U.S. military movement in regions of West Africa, the government of Chad has announced the immediate closing of its border with Nigeria. President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a military…
New leadership emerges at Patrice Motsepe’s $1.5bn fintech powerhouse
Jacobs will assume office on 1 January 2026, succeeding Karl Westvig, who will continue in an advisory capacity after a transformative two-year tenure. Jacobs’ appointment, approved by the Prudential Authority of the South African Reserve Bank, signals continuity and renewed…
Somalia warns airlines not to fly passengers to Somaliland without federal e-visas
Somalia’s government has warned international airlines against flying passengers to Somaliland without obtaining an e-visa issued by the federal authorities in Mogadishu, threatening fines and potential bans for those who fail to comply. In a statement on Sunday, the Somali…
WHO says mpox now detected in more countries, with 17 deaths in Africa over six weeks
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that 17 countries in Africa have experienced ongoing active transmission of mpox over the past six weeks, with 2,862 confirmed cases, including 17 deaths between September 14 and October 19. WHO also…
Deal reached to free UAE hostages in Mali, sources say
This Oct. 30 story has been corrected to say that Islamic State-affiliated militants released the truck drivers, not JNIM, in paragraph 10) A deal has been reached to free two citizens of the United Arab Emirates who were kidnapped in…
UN Security Council approves resolution backing Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara, in a major shift
The U.N. Security Council on Friday approved a resolution backing Morocco’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara, a shift that aligns with the Trump administration’s support for the North African country. Although the vote was divided, the resolution offers the…
Tanzanian President Hassan declared winner of disputed vote with 98 percent
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s presidential election, securing another term in office amid days of unrest across the country. According to the electoral commission, Samia won 98% of the votes, nearly sweeping the 32…