African ministers seek improved access to water, sanitation services

The African Ministers’ Council on Water has tasked African countries to ramp up efforts to strengthen systems that would improve the Water, Sanitation and...

Niger Republic power struggle lingers two months after coup

The July 26 coup in Niger unleashed a power struggle that remains unresolved between the new military leaders and the ECOWAS regional bloc backed...

Debris and dead bodies clutter flood-hit Libyan port

Libya’s devastating flood has transformed Derna from a busy port welcoming fishing boats and ships loaded with goods and passengers into a dump brimming...

Africa should build on Tinubu’s policy speech at 78th UNGA – Olisa Agbakoba

Renowned senior lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has urged African countries to synergies and implement policies in the...

Morocco to spend $11.6m on earthquake recovery

The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, has stated that the nation will spend $11.6 million (120 billion dirhams) to rebuild parts of the country...

Gabon: Son of ousted leader detained over treason, graft case

The son of Ali Bongo Ondimba and several allies of the ousted Gabon president have been charged with high treason and corruption and placed...

Rwanda’s Kagame says he will run for fourth term

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said for the first time that he plans to run for a fourth term in elections due to be...

Niger crisis will put pressure on Nigeria food market — W’Bank

The coup d’état in Niger may put additional pressure on Nigeria and other West African nations’ food markets, the World Bank has said. According to...

Nigeria hosts 68 countries over illicit drug threat in Africa

Delegates from 54 African countries and 15 observer nations will next week converge on Abuja for the 31st meeting of Heads of National Drug...

Africa needs peace to maximise dev opportunities, Tinubu tells AU Chief

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday argued that African States must first be peaceful to ensure coordinated efforts to maximise the myriad developmental opportunities presented...

Libya: Rescue group warns of public health crisis in flood areas

The International Rescue Committee has issued a critical warning about a rapidly escalating public health crisis in flood-affected parts of Libya, with particular concern...

Nigeria, South Africa sign landmark aviation regulatory deal 

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the South African Civil Aviation Authority have signed a landmark deal to achieve unified civil aviation regulation in...

Morocco: Emir of Ilorin commiserates with King Mohammed

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has commiserated with King Mohammed VI of Morocco over the...

Global audit body prays for Morocco as earthquake deaths rise 

Participants at the Supreme Audit Institutions symposium, which was held in Marakkesh, the Kingdom of Morocco, on Tuesday, have offered solidarity to the country...

Rescuers intensify search for Morocco quake survivors

Rescue teams stepped up a massive effort to bring relief to devastated Moroccan mountain villages Wednesday as the chances faded fast for finding survivors...

Wedding party saved Moroccan villagers from deadly quake

A wedding celebration saved all the people of a Moroccan village during Friday’s deadly earthquake, which destroyed their stone and mud-brick houses. They were saved...

Red Cross appeals for over $100m to help earthquake-hit Morocco

The Red Cross appealed on Tuesday for more than $100 million to provide desperately needed assistance in Morocco, days after a powerful earthquake killed...

Maritime crimes: Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Niger launch ‘Op Safe Domain II’

Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo, and Niger Republic have launched “Operation Safe Domain II” to combat piracy and maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea. Speaking...

Morocco earthquake death toll rises to 2,700

Villagers wept for lost relatives in the rubble of their homes on Monday as the death toll from Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in more than...

Gabon junta frees ousted president Ali Bongo

Gabon’s military coup leaders have freed the deposed President Ali Bongo and allowed him to travel abroad for medical reasons. The junta spokesperson, Col. Ulrich...