France, African States Accused of Backing Niger Coup Attempt
Africa-Press. A Nigerien army officer has accused Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, France, along with Chad and the Economic Community of West African States...
US Bill Proposes Strategy to Boost Influence in the Sahel
Africa-Press. Two representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a bill urging the U.S. administration to develop a comprehensive strategy...
Tunisia: up to 45-Year Sentences Upheld for Opposition Leaders
Africa-Press. A Tunisian court has upheld lengthy prison sentences for opposition leaders, lawyers, and businessmen, ranging from five years to 45 years,...
Libya: Drone Attack Targets Fuel Depot in Tripoli
Africa-Press. The National Oil Corporation in Libya announced that the "Brega" fuel depot on the airport road in Tripoli was attacked by...
Tshisekedi Ends Tel Aviv Visit to Boost Security Ties
Africa-Press. The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, departed from Israel on Wednesday, September 2, concluding a three-day...
Brussels Court Sends Semlex to Trial over Congo Passports
Africa-Press. A court in Brussels referred the Belgian company "Simlex," which specializes in producing travel documents and biometric identification devices, along with...
Ethiopia Plans Air Cargo Hub to Rival Gulf Airlines
Africa-Press. A local source reported that Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal to purchase up to 10 long-haul cargo aircraft from Boeing,...
Kenya President Orders Crackdown on Foreign Small Businesses
Africa-Press. Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered a strict campaign against foreigners running small businesses, emphasizing the need to protect local traders...
Egypt and China Deepen Ties, Coordinate on Regional Crises
Africa-Press. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to enhance political and security coordination regarding regional and international...
Rights Report Highlights Plight of Tunisian Detainees
Africa-Press. On Wednesday, a local source published a human rights report titled "Living a Life on Hold," revealing the suffering of Tunisian...