Tanzania's general elections were conducted "with maximum transparency and in accordance with democratic principles," according to a statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the East African nation, Mahmoud Tabitha Kombo. "The citizens of Tanzania peacefully exercised their constitutional right by voting in the elections. On November 1...

 Nigerian President Bola Tinubu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days to discuss the American leader's accusations regarding the persecution of Christians in the West African nation. This was announced on social media by Tinubu's Special Adviser on Political Communication, Daniel Bwala. "Regarding the disagreement over ...

 The Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, has opened in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, after 20 years of construction. This was reported by a Reuters correspondent. The opening ceremony was attended by African heads of state, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Féli...

 Angola's diamond production for the first nine months of the current year reached 10.7 million carats, with the annual target for 2025 set at 14.8 million carats. This was reported by Reuters, citing the Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Correia Victor. The African country mined a record 14 million carats in 2024, making it the ...

 The President of Burkina Faso's Transition, Ibrahim Traoré, has congratulated the national armed forces (FAN) on their 65th anniversary. The congratulatory message was published on the head of state's official social media accounts. "On November 1, the day of the FAN's 65th anniversary, I pay sincere tribute to the women and men who have chos...

 At least 15 people have died and 30 are reported missing following a landslide in the Marakwet East sub-county of Kenya. This was announced by Kenyan Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen in a social media statement on November 1. "We have managed to evacuate 25 casualties for further medical attention. Unfortunately, 15 people have lost their...

 Niger's Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Ali Lamine Zeine, met with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to discuss expanding cooperation in the military sphere and in the field of counterterrorism. This was reported by the Niger Press Agency (ANP). During the meeting in Niamey, both sides expressed interest in deepening...

 The Republic of South Africa will temporarily assume the leadership of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) following the change of power in Madagascar, which had been chairing the organization since August. This was reported by the South African government news agency, citing a corresponding statement from the Cabinet. During it...

 US State Department Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu held a meeting in Rome on the sidelines of the Aqaba Process summit, which focuses on counterterrorism in West Africa. The parties discussed coordinating efforts to combat terrorism in the Sahel, as Boulos announced on social media. "We discussed cl...

 The government of Côte d'Ivoire has banned all public gatherings and demonstrations for a two-month period, from October 17 to December 17. The measure is implemented due to the approaching presidential elections scheduled for October 25, as reported by the local outlet Koaci, citing a government decree. The ban does not apply to assemblies t...

 Mali's Central Drug Control Office (OCS) has seized and destroyed more than 60 tons of counterfeit pharmaceutical products during a large-scale nationwide operation. The seizure was reported by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) press service on October 16. The operation, which began on October 6, culminated in the incineration of the substances ...

 Ethiopia and Armenia have expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in trade and investment. This was announced on October 17 by the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), citing a statement from Mulu Tarakegn, Deputy Director-General for Europe and the Americas at the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He noted that Armenians...

 In Zimbabwe, the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU–PF) has resolved to extend the term of incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa beyond his current mandate. This was announced by the party's Secretary for Legal Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, following the 22nd ZANU–PF People's Conference. "The conference unanimously re...

 Libya's Permanent Representative to the UN, Taher El-Sonni, held talks with his Russian counterpart, Vasily Nebenzya. The sides discussed the settlement of the crisis in the North African country, as reported by the Libyan diplomat on the social network X. El-Sonni noted that the meeting in New York was part of "ongoing consultations and coor...

 Niger State in Nigeria plans to purchase Russian agricultural machinery and irrigation systems worth over 10 billion rubles to expand the area of farmland in the region. This was reported in a press release from the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade following a meeting between a delegation from Niger State and representatives of the mini...

 Opposition politician Issa Tchiroma Bakary, the former spokesman of the Cameroonian government, has declared victory in the presidential election held on October 12. His speech was published by Cameroon News Agency (CNA). In his address to the nation, Tchiroma stated that "the will of the people is clear and must be respected.""My dear compat...

 The UN Security Council has endorsed a resolution to transform the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti into the Gaza Security Force (GSF). The decision was announced on the UN website. The resolution was co-authored by Panama and the United States and received support from dozens of countries within and beyond the...

 French authorities have arrested Halima Ben Ali, the daughter of former Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, according to a report by Tunisie Telegraph citing French judicial sources. The arrest was made in response to a request from Tunisian authorities, who are seeking Halima Ben Ali's extradition. She is scheduled to be brought befo...

 The member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are preparing a comprehensive plan to strengthen trade and economic ties with Africa through 2027. This was announced by Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin during a meeting of the union's Intergovernmental Council. "In our view, a constructive partnership with the African contin...

 Russian transport group FESCO is prepared to support a threefold increase in trade turnover between Russia and South Africa over the next five years, stated Timofey Shkuntik, Head of Sales at FESCO Integrated Transport LLC, in response to a question from an "African Initiative" correspondent. This statement follows remarks made in June by Sou...