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Costa Rica has described Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the “most appropriate, serious, credible, and realistic” basis for resolving the dispute over the Western Sahara, saying it considers autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty “the most…
The second edition of the Thamani Africa Awards has announced 198 nominees across 20 categories, creating a major continental platform that recognizes the contributions of women in leadership, innovation, and social transformation. The…
Senior leaders from some of the world’s most significant financial institutions gathered at The Peninsula London on Tuesday for The Africa Capital Forum, a high-level institutional convening bringing together central bank leadership,…
Stakeholders from governance, civil society, and international institutions are calling for immediate and inclusive reforms to bolster democracy in Africa. They emphasize the importance of youth engagement, accountability, and cross-sector…
The Czech Republic said Thursday that a genuine autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty represents “the most viable solution” to the dispute over the Sahara, signaling its intention to act in line with that position. The stance was…
The Government of South Africa has dismissed reports suggesting it is considering a shift to work-from-home arrangements as a response to rising fuel prices. In a statement on March 25, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources…
Strathmore University on Tuesday broke ground on the Kevin O’Byrne STEM Complex, a flagship investment valued at approximately Kshs. 2 billion aimed at transforming STEM education, research, and innovation in Africa. Anchored on the theme…
Han Zheng will visit Kenya, South Africa, and Seychelles from March 22 to 30, in what Beijing describes as a significant high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at consolidating China-Africa relations. Announcing the visit, Foreign Ministry…
The Global Democracy Coalition, in partnership with the Nuru Trust Network and Youth for SDGs Kenya, will next week host the GDC Africa Regional Forum 2026 in Nairobi, themed “Reclaiming the Democratic Promise: Youth Agency, Digital…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned Senegal’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final victory, instead awarding the title to Morocco. In the Tuesday, 17 March 2026 ruling delivered by the CAF Appeal Board, Senegal…
Policymakers, economists, and business leaders now view China’s announcement of a zero-tariff policy on Kenyan products, effective May 1, 2026, as a potential structural shift in trade relations. The policy, which also extends to several…
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has condemned the joint USA and Israeli forces air strike in Iran on Saturday, expressing his solidarity and support to their brotherly nations. Through a telephone conversation with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed…
The Thamani Africa Awards is now accepting nominations for its second edition, which celebrates remarkable women who have achieved significant milestones across various fields. The awards honor women excelling in leadership, community…
By Desire Nimubona
President William Ruto has called for inclusive dialogue in South Sudan as the nation prepares for a general election in December 2026. The President said this will ensure the credibility of the anticipated electoral process that is set to…
A now-halted plan to run a hepatitis B vaccine trial involving thousands of newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been criticised by the World Health Organization as “unethical”. The US-funded study had sought to give one set of babies the vaccine…
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Joao Lourenco, rotating African Union (AU) chairperson and Angolan president, and Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the AU Commission, extending warm…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will deploy the army to help the police fight criminal gangs and illegal mining in the country. Gang violence is a major problem in South Africa, which has one of the world’s highest murder…
Following the severe weather conditions that have affected the Kingdom of Morocco over the past two months, particularly in the Gharb plain and Loukkos, His Majesty King Mohammed VI has instructed the government to roll out a Ksh 42…
In his latest book, Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State, anthropologist Mahmood Mamdani explains the factors and characters – Idi Amin and Yoweri Museveni – that shaped post-independence Uganda. As…
It may look unusual and surprising to find a Catholic church in the Muslim-dominated country of Morocco,but actually you will locate one while walking in outskirts of Casablanca. The commercial hub of Casablanca has one major church for…
Guinea’s junta chief Gen Mamady Doumbouya has won the presidential election by a landslide, getting 86.7% of the vote, according to provisional results published by the election commission. The general is hoping to legitimise his rule…
Mali and Burkina Faso say they will bar US citizens from entering their countries in response to a similar move by the Trump administration. The two West African states were recently placed under full entry restrictions under US President…
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is quietly entering one of its most stable periods in more than a decade, driven by a convergence of improved security, decisive state action, private-sector innovation, and unprecedented technology…
