Adenike Adeodun

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura suggests partitioning Western Sahara to end the long-standing conflict, but neither Morocco nor the Polisario Front accepts the plan.

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has appointed Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as the new head of the general intelligence agency, replacing Abbas Kamel, who will now serve as an …

Explore five ways Africa is tackling climate change, from renewable energy projects to policy leadership and sustainable agriculture.

The World Bank has lowered its 2024 growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa, citing Sudan’s civil war as a major setback. Debt challenges and climate risks also threaten recovery efforts.

Comoros will hold parliamentary elections on January 12, but opposition parties are boycotting the poll, citing distrust in the leadership and electoral fairness.

Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane threatens a nationwide strike if Frelimo wins Mozambique’s election, citing early polling data that show him leading.

Zambia confirms its first mpox case as health authorities intensify efforts to prevent local transmission. Contact tracing is underway, with heightened concerns over potential spread.

Mpox survivors in Burundi face stigma and economic struggles, complicating efforts to control the outbreak as the country records nearly 600 cases since July.

Discover the seven most popular African languages and their influence across the continent, from Swahili to Zulu and beyond.

The South African rand gained 0.5% against the dollar as markets turned their attention to U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve comments this week.