China’s top diplomat on African charm offensive
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has begun his traditional New Year tour of Africa, in another push by Beijing to...
Geopolitics
UAE overtakes China as Africa’s biggest foreign investor
The UAE is now Africa's biggest investor, in what is a major shift in foreign influence for the diverse continent....
Sudan: Army recaptures key town in possible turning point
The Sudanese Army has recaptured a strategic town in the North Darfur region, in what could be major turning point...
Spotlight on Morocco-Algerian rivalry as Maghreb union meets
The new Maghreb union is set to meet this month, as tensions between Algeria and Morocco remain high, according to...
Ethiopia defence minister visits Somalia, in sign of diplomatic thaw
In another sign of closer relations between Ethiopia and Somalia following a Turkey-mediated deal agreed last month, Ethiopia's defence minister...
Third North African summit to be held in Tripoli
Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf has announced preparations for the third trilateral summit involving Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia, set to...
African leaders call for peace in the New Year
In their respective New Years addresses, many African leaders have called for peace and unity in the New Year, highlighting...
Libya: Key North African summit to be held in Tripoli
Preparations for third key trilateral summit between Algeria, Libya and Tunisia have begun, in an effort to insulate against so-called...
US releases long-held Guantanamo detainee back to Tunisia
Another Guantanamo detainee has been released by the US, bringing the total number of detainees to 26 out of the...
Polls open in Chad’s general elections amid boycott
Voting in Chad's general elections began on December 29, according to Anadolu Ajansı. Citizens are set to vote to elect...
First French base handed to Chad as withdrawal starts
France has officially handed over its first military base to Chad, as the former colonial power sees its international influence...
US approves $5.5 billion in arms sales to Egypt and Morocco
The US has approved arms sales of over $5.5 billion to Egypt and Morocco, as part of efforts to boost...
Egypt troops to join African Union mission in Somalia
Egypt and Somalia have further deepened ties, continuing a trend that has accelerated since Somalia and Ethiopia's dispute over the...
Sahel juntas reject regional bloc withdrawal delay
It seems the juntas of Sahel states Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are determined to forge a new path, rejecting...
US report criticises Algeria terror designation as ‘political’
The US state department's annual report on terrorism in Algeria has reiterated its criticism of Algeria's government for its terror...
