Category: Africa
MSF Dismisses 18 Staff Members in Chad Over Sexual Abuse of Sudanese Refugees
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced on Monday that it has dismissed 18 employees in Chad following an investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving Sudanese refugee women. The international humanitarian organization said it had examined 59 allegations and found evidence of serious misconduct in a number of cases. […]
WHO warns conflict in eastern Congo is undermining Ebola response
Edited By: Africa Eye The World Health Organization has warned that the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is severely hampering efforts to contain the latest Ebola outbreak, calling for an immediate ceasefire to allow humanitarian and medical operations to continue. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement […]
Ebola Outbreak Reshapes Africa’s Agenda as Summits, Travel and Sports Face Disruption
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is no longer viewed solely as a public health emergency. As the virus spreads across eastern regions of the country, its consequences are increasingly affecting diplomacy, security coordination, transportation and major international events across Africa and beyond. In one of […]
Trump’s Health Aid Deals Face Growing Backlash Across Africa
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The transactional approach adopted by Donald Trump toward international health assistance is drawing mounting criticism across Africa, as several governments raise concerns over the conditions attached to new bilateral agreements proposed by the United States. After Zimbabwe voiced objections earlier this year, Ghana announced the suspension of negotiations with Washington, citing […]
Nigeria summons South Africa’s ambassador over xenophobic violence
Edited By: Aya Selene The Nigerian government has summoned South Africa’s ambassador following a surge in xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, the foreign ministry said on Saturday. South Africa, whose economy is among the most industrialized on the continent, has long attracted African workers, both documented and undocumented. However, with unemployment hovering around 30%, the […]
U.S. deports African migrants to Cameroon under controversial third-country deal
Edited By: Tendai Zola Nine migrants from four African countries have arrived in Cameroon after being deported from the United States under a growing and controversial relocation program, according to legal sources. The group, which landed on Wednesday, includes nationals from Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia, and Republic of the Congo. It marks the third such transfer […]
Ruto’s Rome Visit Yields Eight Agreements and Strategic Action Plan Under Italy’s “Mattei Initiative”
Edited By: Africa Eye Kenyan President William Ruto concluded a three-day official visit to Italy, during which he held talks with President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The visit resulted in the adoption of a bilateral action plan for 2026–2029 and the signing of eight cooperation agreements across multiple sectors. The agreements were […]
Pope Leo XIV’s Africa Tour and the Politics of Influence
By: Anwar El Mourjani Pope Leo XIV’s tour of Africa, with recent stops in Cameroon and Angola, extends well beyond a pastoral visit. It reflects a use of moral authority at a time when the continent has become a space of overlapping political, economic and religious influences. By addressing issues such as corruption, youth […]
Cameroon: Pope Leo XIV Addresses Youth in Douala
Edited By: Tendai Zola In Douala, Pope Leo XIV called on young people to reject corruption and commit to the common good, as he led a mass attended by thousands during his visit to Cameroon. The pontiff’s visit to the country’s economic capital was dedicated to engaging with youth, a central focus of his African […]
QatarEnergy Announces New Offshore Oil Discovery in Congo
Edited By: Aya Selene QatarEnergy has announced a new offshore hydrocarbon discovery in the Republic of the Congo, following drilling operations at the “MHNM-6 NFW” well within the Moho field production license. The discovery was made in the “Moho G” geological formation, where drilling revealed a hydrocarbon column estimated at around 160 meters in high-quality […]
U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse After Intensive Negotiations in Islamabad
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Negotiations between the United States and Iran have failed to produce an agreement to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance announced following a high-level round of talks in Islamabad. Vance stated that Washington had presented what he described as its “final and best offer” […]
Africa’s Digital Boom Meets the Deepfake Threat
By: Anwar El Mourjani Africa’s digital transformation has unfolded at a pace that has few historical precedents. In less than a decade, financial inclusion has expanded through mobile money, digital banking, and biometric verification systems, often in environments where formal identity coverage remains incomplete. This acceleration has created a structural imbalance: systems designed for […]
Namibia Nears Deal with Germany on Colonial-Era Justice
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Namibia is approaching the final stage of negotiations with Germany over the recognition, apology, and compensation linked to colonial-era atrocities, in what could mark a significant milestone in Africa’s broader debate on historical justice. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced in her State of the Nation address that talks with Berlin are close […]
Reviving the TAZARA Railway: Investment Opportunity or China’s Strategic Tool in Africa?
Edited By: Africa Eye Major Chinese corporations have announced a $1.24 billion investment to modernize the historic TAZARA railway, which links Zambia’s copper-rich regions to the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania on the Indian Ocean. The project involves leading Chinese mining firms, including CMOC Group and Zijin Mining, alongside the state-owned engineering company […]
Middle East war: Chinese companies shift operations toward Africa
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Chinese logistics companies are gradually scaling back their operations in the Middle East and redirecting their activities toward Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Americas, as the ongoing conflict in the region intensifies. The deteriorating security environment has contributed to a sharp increase in freight costs, prompting companies to reassess their geographical […]