Former Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Accra on the evening of April 27, 2026, to participate in a high-level meeting of the Tana Forum Board. On April 28, Kenyatta joined a group of distinguished African leaders for the board session, which was chaired by former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. The meeting focused on strengthening the […]

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially announced the creation of a new paramilitary unit known as the “mining guard” to protect its vast mineral resources and strengthen control over the mining sector. The initiative, unveiled on April 27, 2026, is backed by an initial $100 million in funding from the United States and […]

Salva Kiir Mayardit and Abiy Ahmed have held high-level bilateral talks in Addis Ababa, where both leaders pledged to accelerate the implementation of existing agreements aimed at strengthening economic and political ties between their countries. The working visit took place at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and focused on expanding cooperation in trade, […]

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Nnenna Oti, has presented the university’s symbolic “FUTO Macho Man” honor to Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, in recognition of his achievements and contributions to industry and society. The presentation took place after Dangote delivered a lecture titled “Enterprise, Leadership […]

The European Commission has announced a new humanitarian aid package worth €235 million (about $256 million) to address worsening food shortages and displacement crises across West and Central Africa. The funding is aimed at supporting millions of vulnerable people affected by escalating conflict, climate-related shocks, and severe food insecurity across the region. A significant portion […]

Tensions within the Sahel region have escalated after the foreign ministers of Niger and Mali leveled serious accusations against neighboring countries during a high-level security forum in Senegal, alleging that some states are actively sponsoring terrorism. Mali’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, claimed that certain neighboring countries—though not named—are harboring and supporting terrorist groups or providing […]