Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan begin feasibility study for Naivasha–Malaba railway extension
Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan have embarked on a nine-week feasibility study for the proposed Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba railway line. The three countries are jointly assessing the technical and financial viability of extending the modern railway from Naivasha to the Malaba border,…
Protesters in Dublin call for end to conflict in Sudan
Around a hundred people have protested in Dublin city to raise awareness of the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Dr Rania Ahmed, the President of Sudanese Doctor’s Union of Ireland which organised the rally on O’Connell Street opposite the…
Morocco signs tripartite agreement to boost Western Sahara economic hub
The MoU, signed on Wednesday between the African Chamber of Commerce and Services (CACS), the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Morocco (CFCIM), and the Es-Semara City Council, seeks to position the Western Sahara city as a strategic gateway…
EU forces free crew after Somali pirate attack on tanker
European Union naval forces have rescued 24 sailors from a Maltese-flagged oil tanker that was attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia. The Hellas Aphrodite, carrying petrol from India to South Africa, was seized on Thursday when armed pirates…
Spain Hails Morocco’s Atlantic Initiative as a Model for African Cooperation
Rabat – Spain’s Secretary of State for Migration, Pilar Cancela Rodríguez, hailed Morocco’s Atlantic initiative launched by King Mohammed VI, describing it as a model for shared development and African solidarity. In a statement to the Moroccan state news agency…
Ghana to lift ban on professional boxing, open door for Matchroom, Anthony Joshua fight
Ghana’s National Sports Authority will lift their suspension on professional boxing this Thursday, clearing the way for Matchroom to stage their first ever event in the west African nation five days before Christmas. The NSA had initially made their decision…
Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Omah Lay bag 2026 Grammy Nominations (FULL LIST)
This year’s category does not feature previous contenders such as Asake, Yemi Alade, Lojay, and last year’s winner, Tems. Davido, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr are leading the 2026 African music nominations. The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for…
US ends protected status for South Sudanese nationals
US ends protected status for South Sudanese nationals The Trump administration is ending the temporary protected status for South Sudanese nationals that has been in place for more than a decade, according to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
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,…