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Central African Republic president sworn in for third term, pledges peace and security
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera was sworn in on Monday for a third term, pledging to strengthen security, national unity, and reconciliation in the Central African Republic (CAR). The inauguration drew around 20,000 spectators and was attended by regional leaders including Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye, who holds the African Union’s rotating presidency, as well…
Egypt imposes energy-saving measures as Middle East conflict drives fuel price surge
Egypt has announced nationwide energy-saving measures as rising fuel costs linked to the ongoing US–Israel conflict with Iran place pressure on its economy. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said natural gas import costs have surged to $1.65bn per month, up from $560mn prior to the conflict, prompting restrictions on electricity use and potential remote working policies.…
Algeria targets digital hub status as Africa addresses tech divide
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Saturday (28 March) underscored Algeria’s strategic ambition to consolidate its position as a “hub for digital innovation in Africa” during the Global Africa Tech Summit 2026. He described the development of the telecommunications sector as a decisive challenge and a priority for Africa’s economic and social progress. Tebboune called for…
Kenya finalises China trade deal to expand duty-free market access
Kenya has finalised negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement with China, according to President William Ruto, marking a step towards expanded market access and export growth. Speaking at an investment conference, President Ruto said the deal would build on earlier terms granting duty-free access to the majority of Kenyan exports, as Nairobi seeks to address…
Prisoner release secures fuel convoy truce in Mali amid shortages
More than 100 suspected jihadists have been released in Mali under an agreement aimed at restoring fuel supplies to the capital, Bamako, according to official and security sources. The deal follows months of disruption by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated network, which repeatedly targeted fuel tanker convoys and…
Namibia and Botswana strengthen bilateral ties
Namibia and Botswana have agreed to deepen cooperation on trade, infrastructure, and natural resource management following a one-day working visit in Windhoek. Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko, reviewing existing agreements and exploring ways to expand economic links. “We agreed that we should have regular consultations to assess progress and ensure…
DRC and Rwanda agree de-escalation steps after US-hosted talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have agreed new steps to ease tensions in eastern DRC, following US-hosted talks. In a joint statement, both sides committed to coordinated measures aimed at de-escalation, despite continued instability after the 2025 peace deal backed by US President Donald Trump. Rwanda will begin a scheduled disengagement of…
Denis Sassou Nguesso re-elected with 94.82% in Republic of Congo vote
Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected for a fifth consecutive term, extending his rule to nearly 42 years, according to provisional results. Interior Minister Raymond Zephirin Mboulou said on state television that Sassou Nguesso won 94.82% of Sunday’s vote, with reported turnout at 84.65%. Observers noted low visible participation in parts…
Africa positions itself as key LNG supplier to Europe amid rising energy security concerns
Africa is positioning itself as a key liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier to Europe, as shifting energy dynamics—driven by the war involving Iran, instability in key shipping routes, and reduced reliance on Russian gas supplies—are pushing Europe towards alternative suppliers. Energy ministers from Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, and the Republic of Congo are set to…
President Michael Randrianirina names anti-corruption chief as Madagascar’s new prime minister
Madagascar’s President Michael Randrianirina, has appointed anti-corruption chief Mamitiana Rajaonarison as the country’s new prime minister. The announcement follows the dismissal of the previous prime minister and cabinet earlier in the week. In a televised address, President Randrianirina said the country required “bold decisions” at a turning point for the Malagasy nation. Rajaonarison has led…
Republic of Congo votes in presidential election expected to extend Denis Sassou Nguesso’s rule
The Republic of Congo is holding a presidential election widely expected to extend President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s rule for another five years, with analysts citing limited opposition and little uncertainty over the outcome. More than 3.2 million voters are registered in the oil-producing Central African state. Turnout is expected to fall below the 68% recorded…
Mali redistributes $33m in mining revenue to local communities under new mining code
The government of Mali has begun redistributing mining revenues to local authorities, allocating more than CFA18.4 billion (around $33 million) through the Local Mining Development Fund, according to officials. The funds were formally handed over on 12 March 2026 at the Koulouba Presidential Palace, during a ceremony presided over by General Assimi Goïta, Mali’s head…
Madagascar’s military leader Randrianirina dismisses PM and suspends government
Madagascar’s military leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has dismissed Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo and dissolved the government, just five months after taking power following mass protests in Antananarivo. A presidential spokesperson said Randrianirina had suspended the government “in accordance with the constitution” and would appoint a new prime minister shortly, without giving a reason for the…
Guinea’s junta dissolves 40 political parties, intensifying repression concerns
Guinea has dissolved 40 political parties, including its three main opposition groups, under a late‑night presidential decree, intensifying concerns about political repression. The move was ordered by the Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation on Friday (6 March), citing “failure to fulfil their obligations” and stripping the parties of legal status and control of assets.…
Zambia rejects choosing sides in global critical minerals race, says President Hakainde Hichilema
Zambia will not take sides in the geopolitical competition for critical minerals, President Hakainde Hichilema has said, stressing that African resource producers should focus on economic growth rather than political alignment with global powers. Speaking about investment in copper mining, Hichilema said Zambia intends to work with partners from Washington, Beijing, and Brussels on mutually…
Senegal’s PM signals potential break from government amid signs of internal tensions
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has indicated he may take his Pastef party out of Senegal’s government if President Bassirou Diomaye Faye diverges from the party’s vision. The statement comes amid growing speculation of a power struggle between the two leaders. Senegal faces economic pressure after a long-running dispute with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The…
Guinea secures $143m US deal to strengthen health systems
Guinea has signed a $143 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States to boost the country’s health infrastructure, Finance Minister Mariama Ciré Sylla confirmed via a Facebook video. The five-year agreement, part of the US State Department’s America First Global Health Strategy, targets: • Strengthening Guinea’s health security and emergency preparedness. • Accelerating…
Arrests of ex-officials deepen political tensions in South Sudan
South Sudanese authorities have arrested former finance minister Bak Barnaba Chol while he attempted to cross into Uganda, the latest in a series of high-level detentions. The arrest follows that of former finance and planning minister Marial Dongrin Ater, alongside a former central bank governor and other senior officials. Government spokesperson Ateny Wek Ateny said…
6.5 million face acute food insecurity in Somalia as drought and prices surge
The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Somalia has nearly doubled to 6.5 million, according to new analysis from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). The figure marks a sharp rise from 3.4 million in early 2025, driven by drought, conflict, displacement and high food prices. The failed October–December Deyr rains reduced…
Strategic DR Congo–Burundi crossing resumes operations after two months of closure
The Kavimvira border crossing linking Uvira in South Kivu with Bujumbura has reopened after Congolese authorities regained control of the area. The post, closed since December 2025 following the Rwanda-backed M23 seizure of Uvira, will operate daily from 5am to 5pm. Jean-Jacques Purusi Sadiki, Governor of South Kivu, said the security threat was “significantly reduced”…
Chad closes border with Sudan amid Darfur fighting and cross-border incursions
Chad has closed its border with Sudan “until further notice”, citing security concerns after armed groups crossed into its territory amid ongoing fighting in Darfur. Government spokesperson Gassim Cherif Mahamat said the measure aims to prevent the Sudan conflict from spreading, protect civilians and refugees, and safeguard Chad’s territorial integrity. The decision follows an attack…
Eastern DR Congo humanitarian situation ‘catastrophic’, says EU commissioner during Goma visit
European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, has warned of a “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as fighting persists despite a proposed ceasefire. Lahbib issued the warning during a visit to Goma, controlled by the March 23 Movement (M23). The EU this week announced €81.2 million…
Gabon moves to suspend social media over unrest and misinformation concerns
Gabon’s media regulator, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), has announced the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice”, citing online misinformation and social tensions. HAC spokesperson Jean-Claude Mendome said the suspension was prompted by the recurring dissemination on social networks and digital platforms of ” inappropriate, defamatory, hateful, and insulting content that undermines…
Egypt and Kenya advance strategic cooperation on water management, security and regional stability
Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Foreign Minister, and Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam met Kenyan President William Ruto during an official visit to Kenya to expand strategic cooperation across water management, investment, security and regional stability. Abdelatty delivered a message from Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, highlighting strengthened bilateral relations following the 2025 Cairo Declaration between…
Niger and Algeria launch ‘new dynamic’ with Trans-Saharan gas pipeline push
The head of Niger’s military junta General Abdourahamane Tiani has announced a “new dynamic” in relations between Niger and Algeria following talks with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algiers. Both leaders confirmed plans to advance the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a 4,000km project designed to transport gas from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria. President Tebboune described…
African Union summit ends with renewed commitments amid growing youth frustration
African leaders concluded a two-day summit of the African Union on Sunday (15 February) with renewed calls to end regional conflicts and reform the UN Security Council, as security crises overshadowed discussions on water access and development. Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye, the newly elected AU Chair, said restoring peace and stability remains the bloc’s central…
“No more exploitation. No more plundering”: UN chief calls for African resource sovereignty at AU summit
Speaking at the 39th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for sweeping reforms of global institutions, describing the lack of permanent African seats on the UN Security Council as “indefensible.” Guterres highlighted Africa’s role as a “flagship for multilateralism” and praised the strengthened UN-AU partnership in peace, sustainable development,…
South Africa to deploy army to tackle crime in economic hubs
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to the country’s two largest economic hubs, Western Cape and Gauteng, in a move to combat gang violence and illegal mining. Speaking in Cape Town during his state of the nation address, Ramaphosa stressed that organised crime poses a critical threat…
Italy’s Meloni launches African debt-to-investment plan at AU summit
Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, addressed the 39th African Union summit in Addis Ababa, highlighting Italy’s plans to strengthen Europe–Africa cooperation. Meloni said, “True cooperation…exists only in a relation between equals. If you look down on someone, you cannot cooperate with them.” She announced a debt conversion programme under Italy’s Mattei Plan, aiming to turn…
African Union summit opens in Addis Ababa as scrutiny grows over democracy and accountability
Leaders are gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the annual summit of the African Union, as analysts highlight rising concerns over governance, youth inclusion, and democratic standards across the continent. Analysts warn the AU faces a legitimacy challenge as Africa’s young population questions its effectiveness in addressing coups, disputed elections, and economic hardship worsened by…
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