Uganda has secured a $31 million grant for reducing carbon emissions through a landmark climate finance deal with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), marking a major milestone for climate action in Africa. The payment rewards Uganda verified success in slashing deforestation and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, representing the first such results-based payout from the GCF […]
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Trump tells Ilhan Omar to leave US and go back to Somalia
President Donald Trump told Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to leave the United States and go back to Somalia, using a social media post on Saturday to again question the place of the Somali-born lawmaker. Trump made the statement on his Truth Social platform, writing “She should go back!” alongside a video of Omar speaking at […]
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Egypt unveils $1 billion Grand Museum dedicated to antiquities
Egypt has unveiled a USD $ 1 billion Grand Museum dedicated to its antiquities, a monumental project near the Giza Pyramids designed to showcase the nation’s Pharaonic treasures and spearhead a revival of its vital tourism sector. The long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum opens after years of delays, positioning itself as the new global epicentre for […]
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UN expresses “deep concern” over Tanzania election unrest
The United Nations (UN) has expressed deep concern over the situation in Tanzania following unrest surrounding the country’s general elections, citing reports of deaths, injuries and human rights violations. In a statement released by his spokesman on Friday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the escalating tensions and violent aftermath of the 29 October vote. Guterres […]
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Pope Leo’s first Africa visit in doubt amidst political tension
Pope Leo’s first Africa visit in doubt amidst political tension following recent elections in Cameroon, casting a shadow over his inaugural apostolic journey to the continent. The Vatican is now carefully assessing the security situation and political stability in the central African nation, a key stop on the planned tour, with diplomatic sources indicating a […]
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George Weah’s inner circle plots political comeback in Liberia
A concerted plot by allies of former Liberian President George Weah to engineer his political comeback is actively underway, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move signals that the ex-football star’s 2023 election defeat to President Joseph Boakai is viewed by his camp as a temporary setback, not a political end. Loyalists from […]
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US places Nigeria on religious freedom watchlist
The United States has placed Nigeria on a special watchlist for religious freedom, with President Donald Trump citing claims of anti-Christian violence. The move, announced via a social media post, designates Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern.” Unconventional designation process Trump declared that “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” alleging that “thousands of […]
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Angola seeks $4.5 billion to build rail link to Zambia’s copper belt
Angola is seeking $4.5 billion to build a rail link to the Zambia copper-rich belt, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at creating a new trade artery for the region vital minerals. Transport Minister Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu announced the funding push for the ambitious rail project, which is central to the broader United States-backed Lobito Corridor […]
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Tanzania’s Suluhu declared election winner with 98% of vote
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of a disputed election with 98% of the vote, a stunning official margin that follows a campaign critics say was skewed by the suppression of her main rivals. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results early Saturday, cementing the rule of the Chama […]
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Tanzania’s Suluhu seeks regional backing from Ruto and Museveni
Tanzania’s Suluhu seeks regional backing from Ruto and Museveni amid election tensions as her government faces mounting international criticism over a disputed electoral process and a widespread crackdown on the opposition. President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s diplomatic outreach to her Kenyan and Ugandan counterparts comes amidst allegations of suppressed freedoms, the disqualification of major rivals, and […]
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El Fasher’s fall to RSF paramilitaries reshapes Sudan’s future
The fall of El Fasher to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is more than a military defeat; it is an event that reshapes Sudan’s future, cementing a de facto partition of the country and handing the RSF a strategic and symbolic victory that alters the trajectory of the civil war. For nearly a year, […]
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Comoros to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Comoros has decided to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), a significant move that expands the international legal challenge to Israel’s military operations in Gaza, Anadolu reports. The world court announced the development on Friday, confirming that the Indian Ocean archipelago nation filed a formal declaration of […]