Author: Widad Widad wahbi
China Summons Japanese Ambassador Over PM’s Comments on Taiwan
Edited By: Tendai Zola China summoned Japan’s ambassador on Thursday in response to comments made by newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory. According to China’s Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong called in Ambassador Kenji Kanasugi and lodged a “strong protest” over […]
IMF Approves New $425 Million Financing Package for Burkina Faso
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a new financing agreement with the authorities of Burkina Faso, providing $425 million in support following a mission to Ouagadougou from October 29 to November 12, led by Mission Chief Jaroslav Tomanek. According to IMF projections, the Burkinabe economy is expected to grow by […]
Rwanda Allocates $3.5 Million to Build Nearly 300 Homes for Genocide Survivors
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The Rwandan government announced on Tuesday that it will construct 296 new homes for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 genocide, a tragedy in which extremist Hutu militias killed an estimated one million Tutsis and moderate Hutus over the span of 100 days. Three decades later, thousands of survivors continue to grapple […]
Kilimanjaro Loses 75% of Its Native Plant Species: Study Warns of Human-Driven Biodiversity Collapse
Edited By: Esengo Badi A new scientific study has revealed that the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania have lost nearly 75% of their natural plant species per square kilometer over the past century, with human activity identified as the primary cause of this dramatic decline. Climate change, according to researchers, played only a […]
DRC Marks Milestone with First 1,000 Tonnes of Traceable Artisanal Cobalt
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The Democratic Republic of Congo’s state-owned cobalt agency has reached a significant milestone, announcing the production of its first 1,000 metric tonnes of traceable artisanal cobalt.This achievement marks an important step toward transparent and ethical mineral sourcing in a sector long criticised for informal practices and human rights concerns. Cobalt is […]
Africa’s Regulators Urged to Move Faster as Stablecoins Gain Ground
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani In Lagos, freelance designer Olabisi scrolls through her phone at a roadside café, converting a stablecoin payment she received the night before into naira. For her and millions of others across Africa, digital currencies have become a practical tool rather than a futuristic novelty. From Kenya’s gig-work hubs to remittance […]
Africa and the G7: A New Contest Over Critical Minerals
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani As major economies restructure their supply chains, the G7’s new Critical Minerals Action Plan marks a significant shift in how global powers engage Africa’s resource sector. The initiative seeks to diversify away from concentrated suppliers, expand investment in so-called responsible extraction and reduce processing dependence on a small number of […]
Madagascar’s Parliamentary Speaker Deepens Russia Ties During Official Visit
Edited By: Esengo Badi Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, Speaker of Madagascar’s National Assembly, completed a five-day official visit to Russia on 10 November 2025. During his stay, he met with senior Russian officials, including Viktoria Abramchenko, Deputy Speaker of the State Duma, as well as the Russian Deputy Minister of Energy and several business representatives. The meetings […]
Dangote to Build 2,000km Namibia–Zimbabwe Pipeline in Landmark $1 Billion Deal
Edited By: Tendai Zola Zimbabwe and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote have sealed a landmark US$1 billion investment agreement that could transform Southern Africa’s industrial and energy landscape. The deal, signed Wednesday in Harare during a meeting between Dangote and President Emmerson Mnangagwa, includes the construction of a fertiliser plant and a 2,000-kilometre pipeline stretching from […]
Nigeria: Aid Groups Rescue and Educate Children Accused of Witchcraft
Edited By: Esengo Badi At age 13, Faith fled her rural home in Akwa Ibom state after her aunt accused her of witchcraft and deprived her of food for days. Today, at 19, she is studying Science Laboratory Technology at a polytechnic in Eket and dreams of becoming a medical doctor. “I want to prove […]
Sarkozy to Face Appeal Trial in Libyan Financing Case Next Spring
Edited By: Aya Selene Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will be retried on appeal in the Libyan campaign financing case between March 16 and June 3, the Paris Court of Appeal announced Thursday in a formal statement. Sarkozy was convicted on September 25 and sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy, after being […]
African Union Chief Rejects Trump’s Claims of “Genocide” in Northern Nigeria
Edited By: Africa Eye ( With AFP) African Union Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf firmly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s warnings of a potential military intervention in Nigeria, stating that “there is no genocide in northern Nigeria.” Speaking at a press conference in New York alongside UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Youssouf responded to Trump’s recent […]
Morocco: Olive Harvest Season Honors Generations of Tradition
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Each year, Morocco’s northeastern province of Driouch comes alive with the vibrant colors and rich aromas of olive harvest season. Across rolling hills and valleys, olive groves become the heartbeat of rural life as local farmers gather the fruit that lies at the heart of Moroccan culture and cuisine. The harvest […]
Gaza: After the Ceasefire, the Challenge of Humanitarian Aid
Edited By: Sekou Kagné In central Gaza, residents queued for food on Tuesday, relying on charity kitchens as the cost of living continues to soar despite a fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. While the truce has brought a momentary halt to military operations, daily life for many Palestinians remains a struggle. High prices, widespread […]
Trump Formally Asks Israel’s President to Pardon Netanyahu
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s office confirmed on Wednesday that it had received a formal letter from U.S. President Donald Trump requesting a pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently on trial for corruption charges. In his message, Trump described the case against Netanyahu — whom he referred […]