Beyond West Africa

The African Union has concluded a high-level mission to Côte d’Ivoire, aimed at fostering peace ahead of the country’s presidential elections scheduled for October 25, 2025. Led by seasoned diplomat Mahamat Saleh Annadif, the delegation met with key political actors,…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has extended its emergency status on Mpox as the virus continues to spread across multiple regions. The decision comes nearly a year after the disease was first flagged as a global health threat. Mpox has…

The Norwegian Refugee Council’s 2024 index on the world’s most neglected displacement crises places Cameroon at the top, followed closely by Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda, and Mali. Despite climbing four spots in the latest ranking, Burkina Faso continues to…

Mauritania’s former Economy Minister, Sidi Ould Tah, has been elected as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), succeeding Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina. His election took place during the AfDB’s 60th Annual Meetings in Abidjan. Ould Tah inherits an…

More than 25,000 people have fled their homes in northern Mozambique in recent weeks, according to the UN, amid intensifying conflict and natural disasters. This latest wave of displacement brings the national total to nearly 1.3 million people uprooted by…

The funeral Mass for the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church began Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Square. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, is presiding over the ceremony. The Mass is being attended by…

The U.S. Government has announced plans to close the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an agency known for funding infrastructure projects across Africa. This move marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, especially toward African nations, as President Donald Trump…

The Africa CDC has raised alarms over a surge in Mpox infections. An average of 3,000 new cases are now being recorded weekly, according to its latest report. The agency attributes the sharp rise to the rapid transmission rate of…

The European Union has committed €74 million in new humanitarian aid to Chad to support the growing refugee crisis at its eastern border. The announcement was made by EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib during her visit to Adré, where hundreds of…

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day suspension of the controversial 10 percent trade tariff recently imposed on over 75 countries. The decision, made via his social media platform, follows growing international pushback, with several nations warning of reciprocal…

Myanmar’s earthquake death toll has surged to 1,644, with over 3,400 injured. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck near Mandalay, toppling buildings and infrastructure. The opposition has announced a partial ceasefire to aid relief efforts.

Mauritania’s government has dismissed allegations of mass migrant expulsions, calling them “greatly exaggerated.” Government spokesperson Houssein Ould Meddou defended the country’s migration policies, citing long-standing agreements with Senegal and Mali. He highlighted Mauritania’s high migrant population and efforts to ease…