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In a move considered a tactical way to protect the recent regime change in Niger, Mali’s military Junta said that they stand to support the coup leaders in Niamey. Mali said that they stand together with Burkina Faso to defend Niger and…

Burundi reaffirmed its "neutrality" on the conflict in Ukraine, saying that "no one can win this war", during a visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. In February, Burundi, an African country in the Great Lakes region,…

France foreign minister has visited Ivory Coast for talks on security and trade with President Alassane Ouattara and his government. Speaking in the economic capital Abidjan, Catherine Colonna said France will remain at the side of its…

Foreign ministers from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda arrived at the Angolan presidency on Saturday for a fresh round of diplomatic talks amid rising tensions in eastern DRC. Angolan President João Lourenço was appointed by…

Ethiopian has ordered banks to deny foreign currency to businesses importing non-priority goods, in an effort to shore up dwindling foreign reserves in one of Africa's major economies. The move effectively freezes the import of dozens of…

The Anambra State Government says it is discussing with airlines in France, Germany and the United States of America ( USA) to commence international flights at the Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri in Anambra East Local…

Malian judge has summoned French Foreign Minister Jean Yves le Drian, as part of an investigation into an "attack on public property and other offences". According to a Malian judicial source, the investigation follows a complaint from…

Niger MP has voted in favour of allowing the deployment of foreign forces fighting jihadists in the impoverished Sahel nation. After several hours of debate, the members of parliament voted 131 in favour and 31 against. Some activists…

Guinea’s ruling junta has given foreign companies until the end of May to submit proposals and a timetable for the construction of bauxite refineries. Colonel Mamady Doumbouya in a meeting with stakeholders in Conakry asked that the…

Reacting to a recent statement from the EU condemning the use of torture and the violations to human rights in Uganda, General Jeje Odongo also admits that "certain actions have happened" but says investigations are being carried out to…