Former Egyptian foreign minister Nabil Fahmy has been unanimously selected by Arab foreign ministers to serve as the next Secretary General of the Arab League. Fahmy’s appointment will be officially confirmed by Arab leaders at the upcoming summit in Saudi Arabia, ahead of his five-year term starting in July. Fahmy,…
The European Union’s unanimity rule, which grants member states veto power in the European Council, is drawing criticism as repeated blockages hinder decision-making and strain collective action. Once a tool to protect national sovereignty, the veto is increasingly used as leverage to extract concessions from Brussels. Since 2011, 48 vetoes…
Ghana’s former president Nana Akufo-Addo has been appointed to lead the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Electoral Observation Mission for Benin’s upcoming presidential election, scheduled for April 12. The vote will determine the successor to incumbent Patrice Talon, who is constitutionally barred from seeking a third term. Analysts…
As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, a new report from Amnesty International has raised concerns over potential human rights issues during the tournament. While organizers have promoted the event as a safe and inclusive celebration of global football, Amnesty warns…
Egypt’s government has introduced a new early curfew on businesses, sparking concerns among traders and hospitality operators across the country. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that shops, restaurants, and malls must close by 9:00 pm on weekdays, with a slight extension to 10:00 pm on weekends. The measure, initially set…
Nigeria is grappling with a steep fuel price surge, even after the launch of the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil processing facility. Fuel prices have risen by approximately 65%, the sharpest increase among major African economies, placing significant strain on households and businesses. The Dangote Refinery, expected to reduce Nigeria’s…
The port of Tangier in northern Morocco is ramping up capacity as disruptions in global shipping lanes drive traffic away from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Suez Canal. Idriss Aarabi, managing director of Tangier Port, said preventing congestion is a top priority as international shipping patterns shift. “Our focus…
A growing movement of entrepreneurs in Kenya is transforming the country’s food waste crisis into an opportunity for sustainable development. Known as “wastepreneurs,” these innovators are converting discarded food into high-value products such as fuel briquettes, organic fertiliser, and cooking oil addressing both environmental degradation and food insecurity. With an…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at restoring credibility and strengthening governance across African football, following the fallout from a highly disputed Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. At an executive committee meeting in Cairo, CAF outlined a series of “changes and…
The inaugural edition of ACFTA Fest 2026 has concluded in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in Pan-African collaboration. The three-day festival brought together a dynamic mix of cultural showcases, entrepreneurial innovation, and sporting excellence, positioning itself as a pioneering platform for cross-sector engagement across the continent. Conceived as a…