Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the green light for the launch of four Earth observation satellites to boost national security. According to The Guardian Nigerian, this decision was announced by Uche Godfrey Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology. One of the satellites will be equipped with a synthetic aper...

 According to reports from RFI, Sylvia Bongo and her son Nourredin, the wife and son of former Gabonese president Ali Bongo, have been released from prison. After spending 19 months incarcerated, they were transferred on Friday, May 9, to the family's La Sablière residence, where they are now under house arrest, alongside Ali Bongo himself. Ju...

 A solemn ceremony was held in the Central African Republic (CAR) to lay the first stone for a new monument dedicated to the victims of armed conflicts. The event was timed to coincide with the 10th National Day of Remembrance, as reported by an African Initiative correspondent. The future monument will serve as a powerful symbol of the CAR's ...

 Morocco and Côte d'Ivoire have signed their first-ever agreement on military cooperation. The landmark deal was reached during a meeting of defense ministers in Rabat, as reported by RFI. The agreement focuses on strengthening collaboration and sharing expertise across several key areas, such as training, military medicine, and technical supp...

 Peace talks between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group restarted on May 4 in Doha, under the mediation of Qatar, Radio Okapi reports. These negotiations have resumed two weeks after both sides signed a joint declaration expressing their intent to establish a truce. The discussions currently underw...

 China and Egypt wrapped up their first-ever joint Air Force exercise, "Eagles of Civilization 2025," on May 4, following 18 days of intensive training. The news was released by China's Ministry of Defense. During the drills, both sides cooperated closely, focusing on air combat tactics, aerial refueling operations, and the organization of tra...

 The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) of Zambia has approved the "Kalumbila-Kolwezi" project, which aims to expand the national power grid by constructing a transmission line to Lualaba Province in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the ERB press service, the project is estimated to cost $270 million. The new power line w...

 The Dean of the Russian Orthodox Church's South African parishes in Malawi, Father Ioakim Bakali, has baptized 35 members of the Mang'anja tribe. This was reported by the press service of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa. The baptism ceremony was held at the Parish of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, located in Chiradzulu District. The ne...

 The United States and Libya engaged in talks regarding potential military cooperation during an official visit to Washington by Abdul Salam Zoubi, Libya's Deputy Minister of Defense. According to Libya's Ministry of Defense, this marks the first official visit of a Libyan defense representative to the Pentagon in over a decade, highlighting a...

 A working meeting dedicated to the construction of a new well for clean drinking water recently took place at the office of the "Sahel Perspective" association in Mali. The event brought together local officials and community leaders, including the advisor to the mayor of the 1st commune and the president of Bamako's "Sahel Development Associ...

 A new commander has been appointed to lead counterterrorism operations in northeastern Nigeria. Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar will now head efforts in the region, as announced in a press release by the Nigerian Armed Forces. He replaces Major General Waidi Shaibu, with the official handover ceremony taking place at the command headquarter...

 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a judicial commission to review crimes committed during the apartheid era. According to the president's office, the commission will investigate whether any attempts were made to hinder or obstruct investigations and legal proceedings related to those crimes. "Allegations of improper inte...

 In Cape Town, South Africa, nearly 200 homes were evacuated after a wildfire broke out in Table Mountain National Park, according to local broadcaster SABC, citing the city's Disaster Risk Management Centre. Sonika Lategan, spokesperson for the center, reported that residents are being accommodated with relatives or at a temporary shelter in ...

 Between the night of April 24 and 25, Niamey hosted a special event honoring Niger's National Day of Unity, which is observed every year on April 24. The celebration was organized by the NGO "Hand in Hand Niger–Russia" together with the Agency for the Promotion of Cultural Heritage, as reported by an African Initiative correspondent. The Russ...

 Officials of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have declared their intention to establish a ceasefire following talks in Qatar. The announcement was made in a joint statement issued by the DRC Presidential Office. With Qatar's mediation, both sides engaged in frank and constructive discussions. They agreed to work...

 In the city of El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan, at least 55 people were killed and several injured over two days of heavy shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan Tribune, citing the national army, reported on the escalation. According to the military, on April 21, RSF fighters fired around 250 artillery shells (120mm), causing the de...

 Kenyan athletes took the spotlight at the Boston Marathon, with John Korir winning the men's race and Sharon Lokedi claiming first place among women while also setting a new course record, clocking in at 2 hours, 17 minutes, and 22 seconds. Organizers confirmed her achievement. The previous women's course record was held by Kenya's Hellen Obi...

 Pupy the elephant arrived at her new home in a sanctuary in Mato Grosso, Brazil, Friday from a zoo converted into an ecological park in Argentina's capital, where she had spent 30 years in conditions criticized by activists. In a 2,700-kilometer overland journey, the 35-year-old African elephant was transported via a large iron crate with thi...

 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has strongly denied a report by Semafor alleging an interview with President Cyril Ramaphosa's Special Envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas. In an official statement, DIRCO labelled the claims as "misinformation" and insisted that no such interview ever took place.The appo...

 The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has cautioned that challenging South Africa's value-added tax (VAT) laws in court could destabilize the entire taxation system. Minister Enoch Godongwana faces legal opposition from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who have approached the Western Cape Hig...