France has announced it is reviewing possible reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso’s military-led government formally severed diplomatic relations with Paris, marking a significant escalation in the rapidly deteriorating relationship between the two countries. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the decision as a “hostile and unfounded” move, warning that it reflects what it called […]

Nigeria is poised to transform its mineral sector following the discovery of a world-class polymetallic mineral province rich in rare earth elements and other critical minerals, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to diversify its economy beyond crude oil. The landmark discovery was officially announced on June 24, 2026, by the Minister of […]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a strong warning to anti-immigrant and vigilante groups threatening nationwide protests over undocumented migrants, declaring that the government will not tolerate unlawful actions and will use the country’s security forces to maintain public order. Addressing the National Council of Provinces in Cape Town, Ramaphosa stressed that only the […]

A growing diplomatic dispute has emerged between Somalia and the European Union after the Somali government formally rejected the return of deported migrants whose citizenship has not been verified, dealing a setback to Europe’s efforts to accelerate the deportation of irregular African migrants. Speaking during Somalia’s 66th Independence Day celebrations in Mogadishu, President Hassan Sheikh […]

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled that Togo’s constitutional amendment of March 25, 2024, constituted an unconstitutional change of government, while dismissing several other claims brought by a coalition of political parties and civil society organizations. The landmark judgment was delivered in Case No. ECW/CCJ/APP/15/24, […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defense Staff (CCDS) has strongly dismissed allegations circulating on social media and in parts of the media claiming that members of its military delegation were involved in an attempted bribery incident during an official mission to Guinea-Bissau. In a statement issued on June […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a new visa-on-arrival policy allowing eligible Kenyan passport holders who hold valid residence permits from select countries to enter the country without applying for a visa in advance. The directive, issued by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and effective June 25, 2026, is part of a broader […]

A total of 78 vessels, including 22 oil and chemical tankers, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on June 24, 2026, marking a record single-day flow of maritime traffic and signaling a significant rebound in global shipping activity. According to vessel tracking data from S&P Global Commodity Insights, the milestone represents the busiest day recorded […]

A Tunisian appellate court has upheld the eight-year prison sentence handed to prominent anti-racism campaigner Saadia Mosbah, reinforcing a ruling that has drawn widespread criticism from defense lawyers and international human rights organizations. The June 23, 2026, decision confirms a conviction issued earlier this year and has intensified concerns over the shrinking space for civil […]

Zimbabwe’s government has approved an increase in the minimum monthly wage for domestic workers, raising the baseline pay from $85 to $90 with immediate effect as part of efforts to cushion low-income earners against rising living costs. The decision was announced during a post-Cabinet briefing by Information Minister Soda Zhemu, who said the adjustment reflects […]