The EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell held a meeting with Najib Mikati, Lebanon's caretaker prime minister in Beirut on Sunday. Borrell's visit to Lebanon comes at the tail-end of a Middle East tour related to the ongoing wars and the crises in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. Before his visit to Beirut, Borrell visited Cyprus and Jordan. He is late...

 IMF Highlights Progress in Egypt's Reform Program, Assesses Global Economic Challenges The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reaffirmed its support for Egypt's reform efforts as the country continues to navigate economic challenges exacerbated by regional tensions. Speaking on Thursday in Washington, D.C., IMF Communications Director Julie Ko...

 Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Maiga was sacked on Wednesday (Nov. 20). A decree was read on national television by the secretary-general of the presidency. Alfouseyni Diawara read the 3-article text signed by the president of the transition Gel Assimi Goïta. Appointed by the military in 2021 following Mali's second coup in a year, Prime Minis...

 A newly released report from the U.S. government highlights a notable shift in visa overstay patterns, showing Ghana surpassing Nigeria in the misuse of B1/B2 and F, M, and J non-immigrant visas between October 2022 and September 2023. The comprehensive analysis sheds light on individuals who remained in the United States beyond their authori...

 Senegal's government has declared victory in the country's snap parliamentary elections, with a majority of the votes counted. There were mixed feelings among residents after polls closed. Unemployment and inflation are hitting young people in the country particularly hard; some hope the election will bring change. Aita Pene, a student, said,...

 Nigeria and India have pledged to strengthen ties between the two countries during a meeting at which they also agreed on more support for Global South nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abuja on Saturday, the first Indian premier to visit Nigeria in 17 years, following an invitation by President Bola Tinubu. The two leaders spo...

 Recently appointed Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime swore in new cabinet members on Saturday. Fils-Aimé was sworn in Monday as the new interim prime minister following the departure of his predecessor Garry Conille, who was ousted by the transition council that aims to reestablish democratic order in the Caribbean nation. Establis...

The largest planetarium in sub-Saharan Africa is set to re-open in Johannesburg early next year with a fully modernized digital dome that will illuminate the screen with expansive visuals of the solar system. Star-gazers and tech lovers alike on Wednesday were treated to demonstrations of what the now-renamed Wits Anglo American Digital Dome has to...

 Ghana's Supreme Court delivered a pivotal ruling on Tuesday, declaring that the Speaker of Parliament's decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant was unconstitutional. This ruling restores the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) majority in the legislature just weeks before the December 7 elections. The case was brought to the apex court by...

 In a bold move on Tuesday, residents of Zintan, Libya, shut down key oil distribution valves in protest of the abduction of Brigadier General Mustafa al-Whayshi, head of the Central Security Department. Al-Whayshi was kidnapped last Wednesday, and his captors have not been identified. Local leaders in Zintan have accused the Dbeibah governmen...

 Congolese political and civil society leaders Saturday announced an alliance to rally against constitutional changes they are meant to ensure President Felix Tshisekedi keeps power indefinitely. Named 'National Awakening', the coalition will hold its first meeting in mid-December to pay tribute to the 2005 referendum which gave birth to the 2...

 Thousands of people from around Botswana attended the inauguration Friday of their country's new president, Duma Boko, who called for unity after an election that brought an end to the former ruling party's 58 years in power. His Umbrella for Democratic Change, a coalition of Botswana National Front and the Alliance for Progressives won 36 pa...

 Farmer Tumelo Mapila is one of many young Botswanans with high hopes that the country's new government will boost the agriculture sector. He started farming vegetables three years ago on a piece of land about an hour's drive from the capital Gaborone. But he is struggling to sell his produce in markets outside of the city and is hoping things...

 Top Chinese official, Li Xi, arrived in the Kenyan capital for bilateral talks on Monday. He was welcomed by officials, including William Ruto, at Nairobi State House. During talks, William Ruto pledged to strengthen ties between the two nations. "Kenya, I want to assure you, is committed to promoting this partnership across Africa and also u...

Mauritius on Saturday reversed its decision to block access to social media ahead of the country's general election due to take place on 10 November. It had argued that a wiretapping scandal last month in which conversations, including of politicians, were leaked on social media was a threat to national security and integrity. Among the most shocki...

 An exhibition in Morocco is highlighting the millennia-long history of Chellah, an archaeological site near Rabat that reflects Morocco's rich cultural heritage. Chellah is a 1.2-square-mile (3.15-square-kilometer) UNESCO World Heritage Site with a footprint almost five times the size of Pompeii. Archaeologists believe it was once a bustling ...

 A folklore festival brought audiences in Marrakech lively dance performances while celebrating tradition. Troupes from Spain, Ireland, Austria and a local group from Marrakech regaled the crowd with traditional music and dance performances on the first day of festival. "I think the people around the world could be a family if they all sing an...

 The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) plans to take legal action to reverse the sanctions imposed after their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria was cancelled. The match, scheduled for October 15, was called off when Nigeria's Super Eagles boycotted the game due to their flight being diverted, leaving the team stranded overnight a...

 Botswana, known as one of Africa's longest-standing democracy, is set to conduct its general election on October 30, as announced by President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Masisi aims to secure a second and final term following the endorsement of his candidacy by his ruling party. This election will determine the composition of Parliament and the lawma...

 In a bid to improve healthcare delivery, the Nigerian government has partned with US-based drone technology company Zipline to enhance healthcare access using advanced drone delivery systems. The drone delivery company which has presence in five African countries to deliver hospital materials in hard-to-reach areas in Africa. Senior Vice pres...