Ethiopia’s Coffee Exports Surge, Earning $546 Million in Just Two Months
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s coffee sector has kicked off the new fiscal year on a high note, exporting 80,000 metric tonnes of coffee within just two months and generating an impressive $546 million in revenue. This strong performance signals…
Tear Gas Fired and Arrests Made in Abidjan as Opposition Defies Ban on Protests
On Saturday, police in Ivory Coast used tear gas to break up small groups of demonstrators in Abidjan who defied a government ban on an opposition-led march. Several protesters were detained at the scene. The demonstration had been organized by…
Botswana: New rule to promote local ownership of mines
Gaborone, Botswana – The Government of Botswana has introduced a major amendment to its Mines and Minerals Act, aimed at increasing local participation in the mining sector. Under the new regulation, which took effect on October 1, the state will…
Authorities rule out foul play in the death of South Africa’s ambassador
Authorities have reported that there are no indications of foul play in the death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa. However, the exact cause of his death remains unclear. French investigators are working in close coordination with South…
Russia and Nigeria Partner to Boost Seed Development and Crop Innovation
Moscow, Russia – Russia and Nigeria have entered into a strategic partnership to advance seed development and crop breeding, strengthening agricultural cooperation between the two nations. The agreement was announced during the 27th Golden Autumn Agro-Industrial Exhibition held in Moscow….
Seychelles Holds Presidential Runoff Between Ramkalawan and Herminie
Victoria, Seychelles – Seychellois voters headed to the polls on Saturday for a decisive presidential runoff election between incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan and opposition leader Patrick Herminie. The highly anticipated vote follows a first-round contest two weeks ago in which neither…
Senegal Confirms 17 Deaths in Worst Rift Valley Fever Outbreak in Decades
Dakar, Senegal – Health authorities in Senegal have confirmed 17 deaths in what is being described as the country’s most severe Rift Valley Fever (RVF) outbreak in decades. Officials warn that the situation poses a growing threat to both humans…
Tel Aviv unites in prayer as Israel moves closer to a Gaza ceasefire
The decision came after the Israeli Cabinet endorsed a ceasefire proposal introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump, which calls for an immediate halt to hostilities in Gaza and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. This development represents…
ECOWAS Team Exits Guinea-Bissau After Expulsion Threat
A delegation from the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, has withdrawn from Guinea-Bissau after claiming that President Umaro Sissoco Embaló threatened to expel them. The team had arrived last month to help the country reach a political agreement on how…
Cameroon’s Youth Lose Faith as 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Seeks Another Term
Yaoundé, Cameroon – After being rejected by four vocational schools, Elvis Nghobo, a 34-year-old resident of Yaoundé, decided to abandon his dream of learning a trade and began selling food in a local market. Frustrated and disillusioned, he blames a…