Niger strengthens ties with eastern Libya through strategic cooperation agreement
Niger has signed a strategic cooperation protocol with authorities in eastern Libya, expanding bilateral relations amid ongoing political divisions within the country. The agreement was signed in Benghazi by Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine and Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar, deputy commander-in-chief of eastern Libya’s forces, during a visit involving senior political and military…
Algeria launches new cleanup operation at former French nuclear test site in Sahara
Algeria has launched a new cleanup operation at the Beryl 2E underground nuclear test site in In Ekker, Sahara, as part of efforts to address the environmental legacy of France’s nuclear testing programme in the country. The operation focuses on the In Ekker and Reggane nuclear test areas, where France conducted its first nuclear test,…
Western Sahara dispute enters new phase after UN ends MINURSO mission
The United Nations has concluded the peacekeeping operations of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) after the UN Security Council failed to agree on renewing its mandate. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the mission’s closure does not affect the people of Western Sahara’s right to self-determination. He confirmed the UN will…
Gabon lifts social media ban after eight months of restrictions
Gabon has lifted restrictions on major social media platforms after the suspension remained in place for eight months, according to the High Authority for Communication (HAC). The regulator imposed the restrictions in February on platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, citing concerns over online abuse, misinformation and content it said threatened national security…
Joint ministerial statement calls for urgent action to prevent famine in Sudan
A coalition of ministers and senior officials from more than 30 countries and organisations has warned that Sudan faces an escalating risk of famine, urging the conflict’s parties to remove barriers to humanitarian assistance and allow safe, rapid and unrestricted aid access. The joint statement said conflict, aid obstruction and El Niño-related drought have driven…
Thousands protest in Tunisia against President Kais Saied in largest demonstration in years
Thousands of people took to the streets of Tunis on Saturday (17 Oct) in one of the largest demonstrations against President Kais Saied in recent years, highlighting growing dissatisfaction over Tunisia’s political direction and economic challenges. The protest, organised by the UGTT labour union alongside civil society groups and opposition parties, comes as Tunisia faces…
Ethiopia announces six-month interim government in Tigray
Ethiopia has announced that a six-month interim government will take over administration of Tigray after federal forces regained control of the northern region following a renewed uprising by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the interim administration would work to restore political stability before free regional elections are held. Five…
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila launches new coalition including M23 rebels
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila, who led the country from 2001 to 2019, has announced the creation of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a new political and military coalition that includes the M23 rebel group and other armed factions operating in eastern DR Congo. Coalition adviser Claude…
Eritrea urges UN to intervene as tensions with Ethiopia escalate
Eritrea has called on the United Nations Security Council to take “deterrent measures” against Ethiopia, rejecting Addis Ababa’s allegations of an Eritrean incursion into the Tigray region and accusing it of preparing a wider conflict. Foreign Minister Osman Saleh urged the UN to act under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, while Ethiopian Foreign Minister…
African Union launches continental credit rating agency
The African Union has launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Port Louis, Mauritius, marking a significant step in efforts to strengthen Africa’s capital markets and expand credit rating coverage across the continent. The agency follows years of lobbying by African governments and policymakers, who say the dominance of the “big three” credit rating…
Mali’s military retakes strategic Kidal as separatists withdraw from northern stronghold
Mali’s military has regained control of the strategic northern town of Kidal after the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) announced a “controlled withdrawal” from the area. The move followed an offensive involving Malian forces and support from Russia’s Africa Corps. The withdrawal came after several days of air operations in the Kidal region. The FLA said…
African Union leaders reaffirm commitment to Agenda 2063 and continental integration
The African Union (AU) and regional organisations have renewed efforts to accelerate continental integration, economic development and the implementation of Agenda 2063 during the eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) held in El-Alamein, Egypt on Sunday (4 Oct). Hosted by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, the meeting brought together African leaders, the African Union Commission,…
Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties as northern conflict intensifies
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations after Addis Ababa ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave within 48 hours and announced the closure of its embassy in Asmara, citing national security concerns. Eritrea responded by cutting diplomatic ties, saying it was acting reciprocally. The move comes as fighting intensifies across Tigray, Afar and Amhara, while…
Morocco’s first female prime minister begins coalition talks to form new government
Morocco has appointed its first female prime minister after King Mohammed VI asked Fatima Ezzahra El-Mansouri to form a government following the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM)’s strong performance in parliamentary elections. El-Mansouri, a lawyer, former housing minister and former mayor of Marrakech, has begun coalition talks in a political system where no party typically…
Mahama explains Ghana’s rejection of ‘humiliating’ US health agreement
President John Dramani Mahama has explained why Ghana rejected a proposed US health agreement intended to replace funding previously provided through USAID, saying Cabinet concluded the terms were incompatible with the country’s sovereignty. Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York on September 25, 2026, Mahama said the proposal was reviewed by the…
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