Al-Sisi to Leave Presidency in 2030 as Egypt Plans 30-Month Leadership Programme October 18, 2026 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has reaffirmed that he will step down when his current presidential term ends in 2030, while proposing a new…
Morocco’s First Female Prime Minister El Mansouri Officially Replaces Akhannouch October 18, 2026 Morocco has officially entered a new political chapter after Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri assumed her duties as Head of Government, succeeding Aziz Akhannouch following…
Algeria GDP Ranking 2026: Country Retains Fourth Place Among Africa’s Biggest Economies October 18, 2026 Algeria has maintained its position as Africa’s fourth-largest economy, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to reach approximately $331.9 billion in 2026, according…
Joseph Kabila and M23 Alliance Raise Fresh Fears of Escalating Conflict in DR Congo October 18, 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has accused former President Joseph Kabila of preparing a large-scale offensive against the country following his decision to…
Tunisia Protest: Thousands March Against President Kais Saied Over Economic Crisis October 17, 2026 Thousands of people took to the streets of Tunisia’s capital, Tunis, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in one of the largest demonstrations against President…
Why Macky Sall Pulled Out of the Race to Become the Next UN Secretary-General October 17, 2026 Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy for the position of United Nations secretary-general, ending his bid to lead the international organisation…
Rwanda Welcomes Five New Envoys as Countries Promise Stronger Cooperation October 17, 2026 Rwanda is seeking to strengthen its international partnerships after President Paul Kagame received diplomatic representatives from South Africa, Sweden, South Korea, Mauritania and the…
Tinubu Unveils 65 Investment Projects Worth $78.5bn Across Nigeria October 17, 2026 Nigeria is seeking to attract $78.5 billion in investment for 65 proposed projects spanning energy, transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, technology and other critical sectors,…
ECOWAS-AES Talks: Nigeria Leads Efforts to Rebuild Ties With Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso October 17, 2026 Nigeria has stepped up efforts to rebuild relations between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and three Sahelian countries that withdrew from…
Sudan Airstrikes Kill 30 Civilians in Nyala Livestock Market, RSF Coalition Says October 17, 2026 Airstrikes carried out by the Sudanese army in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, have reportedly killed 30 civilians and destroyed commercial shops at…