WTO talks in Yaounde end in deadlock over e-commerce customs duties
World Trade Organization (WTO) talks in Yaounde ended early Monday without agreement on the core issues of reform, agriculture and
African Politics
Putin becomes the first global leader to praise his African ally’s big win
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, extended his heartfelt congratulations to his longtime ally, Denis Sassou Nguesso, following Nguesso’s successful re-election
‘This is not a personal victory’ — Ablakwa cancels planned airport reception over historic UN resolution success
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has directed the immediate cancellation of a planned welcome ceremony organised by
Tunisia’s main union picks Selmi as new leader, role in politics uncertain
In Tunisia, 67‑year‑old education unionist Slaheddine Selmi has been elected head of the powerful Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT). Presenting
Congo-Brazzaville court confirms Sassou Nguesso re‑election with 95%
Congo-Brazzaville’s 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso secured 95 percent of the vote in an election that extended his rule, the
Senegal distances itself from AU support for Macky Sall at the UN
The Senegalese government has not endorsed Macky Sall’s candidacy for UN Secretary-General, despite AU support. The Permanent Mission of Senegal
Akufo-Addo to lead ECOWAS election observers for Benin’s high-stakes presidential transition
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially appointed former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to head
Mahama: Ghana–Lincoln University ties still strong despite degree snub
President John Dramani Mahama has said Lincoln University remains deeply respected despite its decision to withdraw an honorary doctorate that
The mayor of Cape Town launches bid to lead the Democratic Alliance.
The mayor of Cape Town, one of South Africa’s premier tourist destinations, has expressed his intention to “foster trust” in
ECOWAS appoints veteran diplomat to mediate with Sahel States
Lansana Kouyaté, a former Guinean prime minister, has been tasked with re-establishing dialogue with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso after