Gabon’s transitional government has announced April 12 as the date for its presidential election, a significant milestone toward reinstating civilian governance following the August 2023 coup that ...

Donald Trump’s second term as US president presents a complex landscape for Africa. While some Africans are optimistic that his new administration will strengthen partnerships with African nations and ...

Interest payments on long-term debt in sub-Saharan Africa surged nearly sevenfold between 2010 and 2023, reaching $26 billion, according to the World Bank. The sharp rise coincided with the region’s ...

Intense fighting erupted near the al-Jili oil refinery, north of Khartoum, as Sudan’s army advanced on the strategic facility in a multipronged offensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ...

Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, has revealed that his country's priorities during its G20 presidency will be to harness critical minerals to foster inclusive growth and highlight the ...

Mark Darko, the CEO of Ghana’s Chamber of Cannabis Industry, has unveiled an ambitious plan to generate $1 billion annually from the country’s burgeoning cannabis industry. Darko made this revelation ...

Tundu Lissu, a prominent and outspoken Tanzanian politician, has been elected chairman of the main opposition party, Chadema, after he defeated long-time leader Freeman Mbowe in a closely contested ...

Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, advocated for full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), ...

Canadian mining company B2Gold has announced it will invest $10 million to explore Mali's Fekola gold complex this year, following a settlement with the government that mitigated regulatory risks. In ...

Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold has indicated it may suspend operations at its Loulo-Gounkoto mines in Mali after the government seized approximately three metric tons of gold, valued at $245 ...

South Africa, home to a vibrant Indian community, celebrates its rich cultural fusion, with Durban as a hub of Indian ...

Mozambique’s newly elected parliament was sworn in on Monday amidst heightened security and a boycott by opposition parties Renamo and the Mozambique Democratic Party disputing the October ...