Africa-Press - Eritrea. Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has issued a warning to neighbouring Ethiopia, cautioning against the possibility of renewed conflict as tensions escalate in the Horn of Africa.
Relations between the two countries have remained fragile since Eritrea gained independence...
Eritrea Warns Ethiopia of Renewed Conflict Risks
Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Faces Terror Charges
Africa-Press - Kenya. Nearly a month after deadly anti-government protests shook the Kenyan capital, prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi is facing terrorism-related charges for his alleged role in the demonstrations.
Mwangi was arrested in connection with the June 25 protests, which...
UN Chief Welcomes Doha Declaration Amid AFC/M23 Stance
Africa-Press - Rwanda. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has commended the Declaration of Principles between DR Congo and the AFC/M23 rebels signed in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday, July 14.
Guterres said in a Monday post on X that he welcomed the landmark signing, adding that...
MRU Launches Unified Parliamentary System in West Africa
Africa-Press - Sierra-Leone. The Mano River Union (MRU) has officially launched a unified parliamentary system, bringing together Sierra Leone, Guinea, Ivory Coast, and Liberia. This agreement was reached following extensive discussions among the speakers of parliament from the four nations.
The...
Nation to Intensify Justice Transformation Efforts
Africa-Press - Ethiopia. The ongoing activities being underway to modernize judicial institutions in Ethiopia will be further intensified with a view to serve the people with resilience and kindness, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh remarked.
The Amhara Regional State Supreme Court...
Plateau farmers cry out over drought as rainfall delays
Africa-Press - Nigeria. Farmers in Plateau State, especially those in the southern zone comprising of local Langtang North, Langtang South, Mikang, Shendam, Wase and Qua-an Pan LGAs have cried out over the delay in rainfall which has impacted on their crops.
According to the farmers, the lack of...
Rwanda Media Commission Joins Continental Body
Africa-Press - Rwanda. Rwanda Media Commission (RMC) is seeking to influence media policies in the region and advocate for press freedom through its new role of representing the East African press councils on the board of the Network of Independent Media Councils in Africa (NIMCA).
The...
Tinubu Shows Respect for Buhari, Coalition Old Wine
Africa-Press - Nigeria. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. George Agbakahi has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the befitting state burial accorded late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
This is is also as he described the opposition coalition as old wine in new...
PR Congratulates São Salvador do Mundo Municipality Day
Africa-Press - Cape verde. The President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, congratulated today, July 19, the municipality of São Salvador do Mundo on its Municipality Day, which this year coincides with the 20th anniversary of the creation of the municipality and the celebrations of the 50th...
China Commits to Deepening Ties with Africa
Africa-Press - Ethiopia. Head of the Chinese Mission to the African Union, Ambassador Jiang Feng, reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening China-Africa relations.
The 98th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), was celebrated at the African...
Kindiki Responds to Gachagua's Sh60M Riot Allegations
Africa-Press - Kenya. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he funded violence during the recent anti-government demonstrations.
Taking to his Facebook page, Kindiki firmly denied claims that he paid rioters to cause chaos,...
Angola Supports Japan'S Candidacy for ICAO Council Presidency
Africa-Press - Angola. Angola expressed its support on Friday for Japan's candidacy for the presidency of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the 2026-2028 term.
The announcement was made by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Esmeralda Mendonça,...
Indian Minister Pabitra Margherita Meets King Mswati
Africa-Press - Eswatini. Pabitra Margherita, the Indian Minister of State and External Affairs is in eSwatini.
The Indian Minister met King Mswati on Thursday evening, he was introduced to the King by His Excellency Ram Prasad, the Indian High Commissioner to the Kingdom of eSwatini.
For More...
Namibia and Spain Reaffirm Partnership
Africa-Press - Namibia. Namibia and Spain on Thursday reaffirmed their bilateral relations following the launch of the Spain-Africa Strategy 2025-2028 in Spain.
Speaking at the launch, former president Nangolo Mbumba emphasised that Spain and Africa share a long history dating back...
Macron and Leaders Welcome M23-DR Congo Declaration
Africa-Press - Rwanda. French President Emmanuel Macron and other key leaders have welcomed the Declaration of Principlesfor a peace agreement signed between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and the AFC/M23 rebels. The agreement was signed on Saturday, July 19, in...
Development comes to Epworth ahead of by-election
Africa-Press - Zimbabwe. EPWORTH North residents have commended President Emmerson Mnangagwa and business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei for delivering critical infrastructure projects, including road construction and borehole drilling, in a swift response to community needs.
The developments came...
SRC collects R8.8 billion in revenue for the year 2024
Africa-Press - Seychelles. The Seychelles Revenue Commission’s annual report for 2024 shows that the commission collected R8.8 billion in revenue; better than in 2023 when the total revenue collected was R7.79 billion. There were 1802 tax payers registered in that year.
A copy of the report...
NAS hosts educational event for World Youth Skills Day
Africa-Press - Seychelles. The National Assembly hosted an education talk and networking event yesterday morning at its precinct to commemorate the 10th anniversary of World Youth Skills Day.
The day, marked on July 15, is aimed at empowering youth, confronting emerging social challenges, and...
African Union Chair Appoints Ndayishimiye for Sahel
Africa-Press - Angola. The African Union chairperson, João Lourenço, has appointed Evariste Ndayishimiye, Head of State of Burundi and African Union Youth, Peace and Security Champion, as his Special Envoy for the Sahel region.
In an official statement distributed at the African Union...
Speech by Mrs. Mwangala Zaloumis at ECZ Media Briefing
Africa-Press - Zambia. On behalf of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), it is my pleasure to warmly welcome you all to this Press Briefing aimed at addressing two (2) key issues bordering on the mandate of the Commission which dominated the airwaves in the past few days namely:
1. Tender...