The first solar eclipse of the year takes place on Tuesday, though only about two per cent of the world’s population will be able to see it clearly. The “Ring of Fire” This event is an annular eclipse, occurring when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun but…
The head of Niger’s military junta, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has declared the start of a “new dynamic” with Algeria following talks in Algiers with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. End of Diplomatic Chill Tebboune described the meeting as marking the end of “an abnormal period of chilliness” between the two nations. Relations…
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez began a two-day visit to Algeria on Monday, marking a significant step toward reviving security cooperation between the two countries. A Thaw After Tensions The visit is widely seen as the first sign of easing tensions that peaked in 2024, when France formally recognized Moroccan…
Some 100 US troops have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the fight against Islamist militants and other armed groups, the Nigerian military announced on Monday. Training and Support Role According to officials, Nigeria requested assistance from Washington in the form of training, technical support, and intelligence sharing.…
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hosted Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty in Nairobi on Monday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral relations, trade, and investment cooperation. Water Cooperation and the Nile Basin Discussions touched on the pressing issue of water scarcity, with Mudavadi emphasizing Kenya’s…
Seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed on Saturday when Islamist insurgents attacked the town of Titao in northern Burkina Faso, Ghana’s Interior Minister has confirmed. Details of the Attack The victims were part of a group of 18 traders who had crossed into Burkina Faso to buy tomatoes when militants…
Guatemala has officially lifted the state of emergency imposed after the killing of 10 police officers by suspected gang members. The month-long measure, introduced by President Bernardo Arévalo, granted authorities expanded powers, including the ability to make arrests without warrants and restrictions on certain constitutional rights. Transition to New Powers…
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has strongly opposed former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu’s application seeking a review of the bond terms requiring him to produce a bank guarantee of Ksh53.5 million. Background of the Case Waititu was sentenced to 12 years in prison or ordered to pay a fine…
The UNESCO-listed Argungu Fishing Festival made a triumphant return on Saturday in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria, after a six-year break caused by insecurity. Local fisherman Abubakar Usman’s 59-kilogramme catch stole the show, earning him two new saloon cars and a cash prize of one million naira (about $739). Festival Highlights…
Ghanaian authorities have announced plans to seek the extradition of a Russian national accused of secretly filming intimate encounters with several women and posting the footage online without their permission. Allegations Against the Suspect The man, described in African and Russian media as a self-proclaimed “pick-up artist” and blogger in…