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Europe Competes for African Gas as Energy Markets Shift”

European governments are stepping up efforts to secure long-term natural gas supplies from Africa as part of a broader strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on Russian pipeline imports. The renewed push reflects ongoing shifts in global energy markets sparked
February 16, 2026

Russian Officials Prepare for Potential Nuclear Tests

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his key ministers and security agencies to begin drawing up options for the possible resumption of nuclear weapons testing — but only if the United States moves first. At a session of the Russian Security Council, Putin directed the
November 6, 2025

U.S. Air Travel Faces Major Flight Reductions Amid Shutdown

Air passengers across the United States are being warned to expect widespread delays and cancellations as the U.S. government shutdown continues to paralyze key sectors of transportation. U.S Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that, starting Friday morning, around 40 of the nation’s
November 6, 2025

South Sudan President Fires Finance Minister Again

South Sudan’s political landscape has once again been shaken after President Salva Kiir dismissed his Finance Minister, Athian Diing Athian, barely two months after appointing him. The decision, announced by the national broadcaster on November 3, 2025, marks yet another reshuffle in
November 5, 2025

Ouattara Wins Fourth Term Amid Political Tension

Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara has secured a fourth term in office, capturing 89.77% of votes according to provisional results announced by the country’s Independent Electoral Commission on Monday. The 83-year-old leader, who has held power since 2011, faced a significantly reduced
October 28, 2025

Kenya Introduces Air Ticket Levy for Travelers

Kenya has introduced a new air ticket levy for both domestic and international flights, following the signing of the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill by President William Ruto. Under the new regulation, travelers will pay KSh 600 for domestic journeys and
October 28, 2025

Paul Biya Secures Eighth Term Amid Rising Unrest

Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, has been re-elected for an eighth consecutive term at the age of 92, extending his more than four decades in power. Official results announced by the Constitutional Council on Monday confirmed that Biya secured 53.66 percent of
October 28, 2025

EAC Sends Observers Ahead of Tanzania Elections

The East African Community (EAC) has deployed a 67-member Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Tanzania ahead of the country’s General Elections scheduled for October 29, 2025. The deployment reflects the regional bloc’s ongoing commitment to supporting democratic processes, peace, and stability across
October 27, 2025

Africa CDC Unveils Plan for Stronger Health Institutes

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a new framework to help African countries establish or strengthen their National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs), institutions critical for managing health emergencies and building resilient healthcare systems. The framework was
October 27, 2025
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