In Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, Russia Day was celebrated with a motorbike rally and traditional folk dances. The festivities took place on June 12, starting with a morning exercise session at Africa Square near the Monument of National Heroes, as reported by the African Initiative's correspondent. After the exercise, around one hundre...

 On June 8th, during the celebration of Trinity Sunday (Pentecost), Metropolitan Konstantin of Zaraisk, the Patriarchal Exarch of Africa, conducted a liturgy at the Cathedral of Saint Sergius of Radonezh in the South African Diocese located in Johannesburg. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Orthodox Church's Patriarchal Exa...

 Russia is committed to enhancing its relationships with African nations across multiple areas, including defense and security. This was stated by Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Russian President, during a recent briefing. "We are dedicated to comprehensively developing our interaction with African countries, with a primary focus on e...

 Chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, met with the head of the Senate of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi. During their talks, both sides agreed to expand interparliamentary cooperation between Russia and Somalia, according to a statement from the State Duma. Volodin emphasized that the relationship between th...

 Libya's eastern-based parliament has approved the work plan and budget of the reconstruction and development fund, which aims to rebuild the country after years of conflict. The news was shared on social media by parliament spokesperson Abdalla Blehiq. "The House of Representatives resumed its official session on Tuesday, June 3, chaired by S...

 Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced the upcoming opening of a Rwandan embassy in Algeria, according to a statement from the presidential press office. Kagame is currently in Algeria for a two-day official visit, where he was welcomed by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune."During a joint press conference, the two leaders reaffirme...

 Mali's government has suspended artisanal gold mining across the country until September 30, with the ban coming into effect on June 15. The announcement was made by Minister of Mines Amadou Keita. "The Minister of Mines informs the public that artisanal gold mining activities are suspended throughout Mali from June 15 to September 30, 2025,"...

 Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic (CAR), arrived in Brussels for a working visit, where he met with Hadja Lahbib, the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Humanitarian Aid, and Crisis Management, according to the president's office. The meeting was held at the headquarters of the European Co...

 On May 24, the 30th International Togo Cycling Tour came to a close in Lomé after more than a week of intense racing. The event's challenging course crossed the country from north to south, with participants covering an impressive distance of 1,033.6 km across various landscapes and terrains. This milestone edition saw the participation of te...

 The inaugural shipment of wheat has been dispatched from the Baltic Sea port to Egypt, overseen by the St. Petersburg branch of the Federal Center for Evaluation of Safety and Quality of Agri-Industrial Products (FGBU "TsOK APK"). As reported to African Initiative by the press service of TsOK APK, the shipment totaled 27,000 tons. "Egypt has ...

 Cybercrime—particularly financial fraud—remains the most pressing threat to Namibia's national security, along with illegal migration, human trafficking, and poaching. This assessment was shared by Namibia's Inspector General of Police, Joseph Shimweelao Shikongo, in a discussion with African Initiative at the 13th International Meeting of Hi...

 Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu will hold separate negotiations with an Algerian delegation during the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives Responsible for Security Issues, set to take place in Moscow. The news was confirmed by the press service of the Russian Security Council. According to the statement, Shoigu...

 The Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the foreign ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States (AGS) held their first official consultation in Bamako, according to a statement from Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X (formerly Twitter). This marks the first formal meeting between representatives o...

 The United States has announced new sanctions against the Sudanese government, following accusations that government forces used chemical weapons in 2024. According to a press release issued by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the restrictions are expected to take effect in June 2025. On April 24, 2025, the US government officially ...

 Niger's President, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has presented the country's highest national distinction, the "Order of Merit to the Nation," to Saddam Haftar, Chief of Staff of the Libyan National Army's Ground Forces. According to Al Wasat, citing the Libyan military's press office, the award ceremony took place as part of Haftar's official visit...

 President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has handed over agricultural machinery and resources valued at $170.5 million to the country's Ministry of Agriculture, according to an official statement from the presidential press service. Speaking at the handover ceremony, President Traoré encouraged the ministry, saying, "I officially hand you the...

 The port of Tripoli in Libya has temporarily halted its operations due to a wave of looting and theft. Criminals stole dozens of vehicles, cash, and computers from the port's premises, according to the newspaper Al-Shahed, citing unnamed sources. Social media videos have surfaced showing unidentified individuals removing private belongings ow...

 The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), together with Libya's Presidential Council, has established a ceasefire committee aimed at achieving a lasting end to hostilities. The UNSMIL press service reported the formation. "In line with its role as the supreme commander of the Libyan Armed Forces, the Presidential Council, together...

The former Prime Minister of Chad and leader of the opposition "Transformers" party, Succès Masra, was arrested at his home on the morning of May 16, according to Ndolembai Sade Njesada, Vice President of the party's parliamentary group.The Republic's prosecutor confirmed the arrest to RFI radio. He stated that a criminal case has been opened again...

 A major oil spill has occurred in the B-Dere community of Ogoniland, Nigeria, following a rupture of the Trans-Niger pipeline. This was reported by Reuters, quoting Nnimmo Bassey, Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation. "This spill has yet to be contained and demonstrates why the government should focus on cleaning up Ogo...