Motoni Olodun

Egypt and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hold talks to strengthen bilateral ties and push for a ceasefire in Gaza amid escalating violence.

Saudi Arabia commits $5 billion through its sovereign wealth fund to Egypt, strengthening bilateral economic ties and providing a boost to Egypt’s struggling economy.

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger launch a joint biometric passport to facilitate travel and strengthen their regional alliance, promoting greater cooperation and stability.

Nigeria’s NNPC has signed a deal to distribute gasoline from the Dangote Refinery, ending a stalemate and reducing the country’s reliance on fuel imports.

Uganda’s coffee farmers face mounting challenges as global coffee demand rises, from theft and security issues to climate change, affecting sustainability and livelihoods.

Senegal’s parliamentary elections on November 17, 2024, are expected to determine the country’s political direction, following President Macky Sall’s decision not to run again.

Ethiopia and Egypt are locked in a tense dispute over Somalia, accusing each other of interference and destabilizing the region, as geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa intensify.

South Africa ramps up its anti-corruption efforts with new investigations into high-profile graft cases, aiming to restore public trust and ensure accountability.

Egypt’s delivery of arms to Somalia under a new security pact aims to bolster the nation’s defense capabilities and address ongoing regional instability.

In Chad, women are fighting for their right to own land, challenging traditional practices and advocating for reforms to secure their future in agriculture.