- 7 March, 2026
Mali: Exiled Imam calls for peace in Sahel region
On Thursday, exiled Malian imam Mahmoud Dicko Dicko urged an end to the jihadist violence engulfing the Sahel countries, insisting,
Inside Africa’s micro-grid boom: A new model for electricity access
Access to electricity in Africa was a central topic at the recent World Governments Summit in Dubai. While hundreds of
Ukraine: Mass Russian drone strike hits Odesa port and energy sites
Mass Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Odesa region overnight, killing one and injuring six, damaging port and energy sites and
Benin’s lovers less row-mantic as apps replace waterway rendezvous
On the ‘Lover’s Canal’ in Ganvie, a lake village in Benin, love can flow in unusual ways. Long a place
Italian cabinet approves new anti-immigration package
It includes the possibility of imposing a “naval blockade” on ships carrying migrants for a period of up to six
Rhino poaching in South Africa’s Kruger park doubles despite national drop
Official statistics show poachers killed 352 of the animals last year compared to 420 in 2024, with 175 of the
Libya grants foreign oil companies exploration licences
Libya granted several foreign companies new oil exploration and production licences for the first time in 17 years on Wednesday,
AI adoption rises in governments, but citizen satisfaction lags
A new report by Accenture and the World Governments Summit Organisation examines how governments are using artificial intelligence to transform
Court ruling on Mali sanctions reignites regional integration debate {Business Africa}
A landmark ruling by the WAEMU Court against the blockade of Mali is reshaping West Africa’s economic landscape, highlighting the
Egyptian troops take part in training ahead of AU deployment in Somalia
Its mandate is to help bolster Mogadishu’s fight against Al-Shabaab and improve peace and security in Somalia and the region…Read