It alleged that some officers had planned to destabilise the country and throw it into chaos.…
Category: AFRICA
Nigerian literary giant Wole Soyinka releases new novel in France
Nigerian author Wole Soyinka’s third novel, “Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth”,…
Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador
A protester holds a sign saying “goodbye France” at a rally in Niamey last month President…
WEST AFRICA PEOPLES ORGANISATION (WAPO) SUPPORT THE HISTORIC SIGNING OF LIPTAKO-GOURMA CHARTER IN BAMAKO
Philippe Toyo NOUDJENOUMEPresident – Coordinating Council
A year after the assassination of its leaders, South Africa’s Abahlali baseMjondolo continues to advance
Lindokuhle Mnguni, the chairperson of Abahlali baseMjondolo’s eKhenana commune, was killed in August last year, only…
Abahlali welcomes the SAHRC report on the water crisis in KwaZulu-Natal
Abahlali baseMjondolo press statement Abahlali welcomes the SAHRC report on the water crisis in KwaZulu-Natal Earlier…
Abahlali in solidarity with the people of Morocco and Libya
Abahlali baseMjondolo Press Statement Abahlali in solidarity with the people of Morocco and Libya A devastating…
FINAL DECLARATION OF THE SUPPORT MEETING FOR THE PEOPLE OF NIGER HELD IN COTONOU ON AUGUST 16, 2023
Considering the coup that took place in Niger on July 26, 2023 and that ousted from…
Period poverty: African women priced out of buying sanitary pads
By Esther Ogola, Gem O’Reilly & Favour Nunoo BBC News, Nairobi, London & Accra Women on…
What is the history of National Women’s Day in South Africa?
9 August is an important date for working-class women in South Africa, Africa and the world.…
The Network of Small-holder Farmers Group in Tanzania (MVIWATA) has set up and launched its first agroecological market centre in the Morogoro Region.
The Network of Small-holder Farmers Group in Tanzania (MVIWATA) has set up and launched its first…
“While Sassou NGuesso arrived in New York, ….
Sassou NGuesso “While Sassou NGuesso arrived in New York, where he will participate in the 78th…
Real reason I ordered Oyo traditional rulers to stand — Obasanjo opens up
Caption: •Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed reason he ordered traditional rulers in…
Towards Decolonizing Sub Saharan Africa
By Munir Daair The tragedy of Africa is that the African has not fully entered…
My first thoughts on the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) Verdict
Obiajunwa AmaLLB (Beds), LLM (Beds), PhD (Canter) Senior Lecturer in LawUniversity of DerbyEngland, United KingdomResearch Areas…
Babysitting France in Africa.
By Owei Lakemfa FRANCE is a problem. In Africa, it is a man-child fighting hard to…
Gabon Coup: Old Wine in New Bottle- No Trust in the Generals
Thousands of Gabonese have welcomed the recent military coup against the ousted president, Ali Bongo Ondimba.…
Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Zulu prince who roiled South African politics, dead at 95
South Africa’s leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Mangosuthu Buthelezi speaks to supporters ahead of…
France reportedly in talks with Niger for possible withdrawal of its troops
Discussions are under way for the ‘partial withdrawal’ of troops amid frayed ties following July 26…
A rough guide to foreign military bases in Africa
Foreign military intervention in Africa is controversial when it happens, and occasionally controversial when it doesn’t.…
Nigerian presidential election verdict: Court courting coup, anarchy as non-existent justice is quoted in verdict
Initial reaction to Nigerian presidential election verdict: Court courting coup, anarchy as non-existent justice is quoted…
TUC Backs Out Of NLC Warning Strike
There are strong indications that senior civil servants will not join the strike call by the…
THE HOPES OF AFRICA LIES IN DECOLONISATION
Analysis by Professor Charles-Philippe David, Canadian professor of strategic studies, his point of view on the…
ECOWAS VERSUS NIGER: WHO IS FOOLING WHO? By Femi Fani-Kayode
We worked hard, took many bullets and took great risks to put this Government in place…
“Our beautiful country, Gabon, has always been a haven of peace. “Today, the country is going through a serious institutional, political, economic and social crisis.
“We are therefore forced to admit that the organisation of the general elections of 26 August…
COMMUNIQUE AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) HELD ON THURSDAY, THE 31ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2023
In an all-inclusive session, the National Executive Council (NEC) deeply analyzed the prevailing national sentiment, taking…
Gabon coup leader General Brice Nguema who is President Ali Bongo’s cousin
Meet the Gabon coup leader General Brice Nguema who is President Ali Bongo’s cousin. He is…
Gabonese Citizens Massively honour Military After Coup — Army seizes power in the country
Gabonese residents greet the military on the streets of the country after the coup, which took…