Nigerians Protest Rising Hunger
Thousands of Nigerians have taken to the streets in protest since Thursday, drawing inspiration from recent demonstrations in Kenya. Organizers...
The French Command for Africa: Renewed Colonial Ambitions?
In April, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces announced the creation of a Command for Africa (CDT Africa), headquartered...
Elect AU Commissioners for Their Ideas, Not Personalities
To ensure the African Union (AU) remains relevant, its leaders must be judged on their ability to renew Africa’s fragmented...
Egyptian Pound Nears 50 Per U.S. Dollar Amid Rising Metro Fares and Fuel Prices
The Egyptian pound is rapidly depreciating against foreign currencies, nearing 50 per U.S. dollar following recent hikes in metro fares...
Ugandan Police Detain Protesters on Second Day of Anti-Corruption Demonstrations
Ugandan police detained several people in Kampala on Thursday amid ongoing anti-corruption protests demanding the resignation of Parliament Speaker Anita...
WHO Reports 250,000 Road Accident Deaths in Africa in 2021
Deaths from road accidents in Africa have surged over the past decade, with 250,000 lives lost in 2021 alone, according...
Vice President Shettima Urges African Unity in Tackling Climate Change and Social Challenges
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on African nations to unite in addressing climate change and the social challenges facing...
Intense Heatwave Claims Over 20 Lives in Morocco’s Beni Mellal
Morocco is currently grappling with an intense heatwave that has claimed over 20 lives in the past 24 hours in...
Prof Abdilatif Abdalla Calls for Revival of Pan-Africanism in Africa
Kenyan writer and political activist, Prof Abdilatif Abdalla, has emphasized the urgent need to revive Pan-Africanism across the continent. Speaking...
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo Advocates for Consolidation of African Financial Institutions at AU Meeting
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, serving as the African Union (AU) Champion on Financial Institutions, has called for a...