Africa
Trial of former Malian prime minister, Moussa Mara, gets underway
He has been charged with undermining the credibility of the state, opposing legitimate authority, and inciting public disorder.
Business
Africa
FIFA strips South Africa of World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player
It fielded had Teboho Mokoena in its March win against Lesotho, despite the fact that he had a one-game ban.
Africa
Protesters led by youth clash with police in Morocco
Protesters led by young people clashed with police and blocked highways over the weekend during some of the biggest anti-government demonstrations Morocco has seen in years, denouncing what they called the government’s misplaced priorities.
Africa
Rescue teams search for survivors after school building collapse in Indonesia
At least one student was killed and dozens more were injured or feared trapped after a four-storey prayer hall collapsed at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia’s East Java province on Monday.
Africa
White House says Trump supports renewal of African trade initiative due to expire
African businesses are on tenterhooks as they wait to see if the African Growth and Opportunity Act - a trade initiative aimed at sub-Saharan Africa - will be renewed before it expires on Tuesday. The White House says President Trump supports it but the clock is ticking.
Africa
Three years on since Burkina Faso’s coup d’état, violence continues unabated
It’s been three years since Ibrahim Traoré seized power in Burkina Faso through a coup d’état. He justified his takeover by claiming previous leaders had failed to protect the country from jihadist violence and promised to restore security within months. But on the ground, little has changed.
Africa
Nigerian oil union's nationwide strike threatens to halt oil supply
Government officials have been meeting with oil union leaders after a nationwide strike erupted over the firing of 800 workers at the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest.
Africa
South Africa: Business Ties With the United States Strong and Expanding - President
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says engagements in the United States show that South African and US businesses remain deeply connected and committed to mutually beneficial partnerships well into the future.
Africa
Africa: Africa's Online Slot Scene: Spinning Reels and New Adventures
[InfoWire] Fueled by the increasing adoption of smartphones and ever more cost effective internet, online casinos have become one of the main modes of entertainment for the African tech-savvy youth. Out of all the incredible games on offer, online slots have become the undisputed leaders of the scene, delighting players
Africa
Somalia: The Diaspora Lifeline That Helps Keep Somali Families Afloat
[The New Humanitarian] Mogadishu -- "When things like droughts happen, the diaspora tends to step up, even though many people here are having more economic difficulties than ever before."
Africa
Somalia: Major Dispute Erupts Over $180 Million Funding Gap for African Union Mission in Somalia (Aussom)
[Radio Dalsan] New York -- A major funding dispute is threatening the future of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), raising fears that hard-fought gains against militant group al-Shabaab could unravel.
Africa
Nigeria: One in Two Nigerians Live in Poverty - Why Relief Programmes Have Failed
[The Conversation Africa] Poverty in Nigeria has reached critical levels, recent data shows. About 31% of Nigerians lived in poverty prior to the COVID-19 epidemic. Since then, an additional 42 million have become poor, increasing the poverty rate to about 46% in 2024.