Ghazouani urges West African states to rally against extremism
The military has seized power by force in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger in recent years, heightening uncertainty in the region…reports Asian
Campaigning opens in Rwanda presidential election
The election commission also barred Kagame critic Diane Rwigara, saying she had failed to provide a criminal record statement as required and
South Africa’s new govt brings Black and white together
Many Black South Africans have expressed discomfort with a white-led party being back in power, even in a coalition…reports Asian Lite News
Ship sinks in Red Sea after attack by Houthis
The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have launched dozens of missile and drone attacks targeting ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
UNSC demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 mn people
UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Martin Griffiths, has called on G7 leaders to prevent manmade famine on the eve of the G7
DR Congo weighs legal move against Apple in mining dispute
The DRC is rich in tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold — known as 3T or 3TG — that are used in producing
AI, energy, Africa to be in focus of PM’s G7 visit
The prime minister is likely to hold a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit…reports Asian Lite News During
ANC holds final rally before polls
Several polls have the ANC’s support at less than 50%, raising the possibility that it will have to form a national coalition…reports
India vows to strengthening African role in security
Kamboj highlighted the significant impediments faced in combating terrorism, citing capacity constraints and the lack of sustained financing as major challenges…reports Asian
Namibia seeks leading role in critical minerals supply
According to Alweendo, Namibia’s vision is to be a significant and trusted player in the supply chain of critical minerals in support