The launch of the second phase of the battle for Tripoli, has been reported by the local portal Al-Wasat. The spokesman for the General Command,
NEWS
UK aid worker killed in Nigeria
A British woman and a Nigerian man were shot dead, and three others were abducted by kidnappers. #NIGERIA: British 🇬🇧 aid worker was among 2 people
Tajani stands for Marshall Plan for Africa
Concluding his two and a half year term, the President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani reiterates his proposal of the Marshal Plan for Africa. The
Battle for Tripoli ongoing
The fighting intensified on April 20 at the gates of Tripoli (pictured)Â after the forces loyal to the National Unity Government (GNA) announced an “attack phase”
eu-africa
Tajani stands for Marshall Plan for Africa
Concluding his two and a half year term, the President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani reiterates his proposal of the Marshal Plan for Africa. The
Tajani stands for Marshall Plan for Africa
Concluding his two and a half year term, the President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani reiterates his proposal of the Marshal Plan for Africa. The
Africa /Human rights
Sudan activists to impose civilian power
Sudanese Professionals Association, which has been enhancing protests, announced news conference at 1700 GMT on April 21 outside the army complex, inviting foreign diplomats. The
MEPs condemn Cameroon use of force
Cameroon authorities must end the use of force against the political opposition, say Members of the European Parliament in a resolution adopted on April 17
politics
Sudan activists to impose civilian power
Sudanese Professionals Association, which has been enhancing protests, announced news conference at 1700 GMT on April 21 outside the army complex, inviting foreign diplomats. The
Algerians enter post- Bouteflika era
Algeria‘s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (82) has resigned under pressure of a several weeks of massive streets protests, stepping down after 20 years in power, at the
Buhari wins Nigerian voters
Incumbent President on Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari is an unequivocal leader of the election race according to the provisional results. Nigeria's Buhari leads in election count as
Al-Bashir reshuffles government
President Omar al-Bashir has appointed a new first vice President and Prime minister, a day after declaring a year-long state of emergency to counter Sudanese
Nigeria postpones elections
President Muhammadu Buhari said he was “deeply disappointed” but urged people to refrain from “civil disorder“, while he reacted upon the decision to postpone the
Nigerian warns West against election meddling
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai – a poweful ally of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari warned “people from overseas” who sought to intervene in the country’s election to be
DEVELOPMENT/AID
Tanzania children victims of witchcraft
Tanzania has launched a manhunt for suspects in the abduction and murder of up to 10 children in January in cases believed to be linked
AID/IMMIGRATION
Ethiopia receives €89 million EU aid
EU announces new humanitarian package for those most in need in Ethiopia. On an official visit to Ethiopia, Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management
EU diplomats prepare for Global Compact for Migration
“I believe there are two mistakes we must not make when discussing the global compacts” the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini said, while addressing the plenary
CONFLICT/TERRORISM
US-UK diplomatic efforts in Libya
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt need of peace and stability in Libya as “global priority“. Both top diplomats reaffirmed
WILDLIFE
Uganda kidnappers demand $500,000 ransom
An American citizen who was kidnapped with her driver at Uganda’s most popular wildlife park by gunmen had failed to take an armed ranger as
Chinese poachers with $1 million rhino horns face justice
The seven Chinese stood before Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, magistrate Ms Rangarirai Gakanje. 7 Chinese Zeng Dengui (35), Peicon Jang (35), Liu Cheng (23), Yu Xian
Mozambique ivory seized in Cambodia
Cambodian customs have seized more than three tons of elephant tusks from Mozambique following a notice from the US Embassy. The demand for ivory from
Kenya Olympics replaced ritual lion hunting
Kenyan warriors of young generation are no longer pursuing lions to show off their hunting prowess and bravery, they are competing for monetary prizes in
Vietnam poachers killed more than 40 lions
Eight Vietnamese suspects will appear before a South African court to face charges of illegal possession of game products including lion parts and a tiger’s
Ten rhinos in Kenya died after transfer
Kenya’s wildlife minister apologized for being rude with his critics, and sending them to “hell” while he comes under mounting pressure over the death of
LIFESTYLE
Uganda women as “tourist attraction” scandal
The initiative proposed in Kampala, Uganda, by Tourism Minister Godfrey Kiwanda adds curvy and sexy women to the list of attractions for tourists. Minister of
SA Kweneng city discovery
South Africa archaeologists have rediscovered an ancient lost city from around 1800 ADÂ known as Kweneng using laser technology. Tomorrow Th. 30 Jan. seminar @ASCLeiden: Before
Cameroon masterpiece at BRAFA
Brussels Antiques & Fine Art Fair (BRAFA) traditionally presents a sophisticated collection of masterpieces of African art, and this year event reaffirms its excellence, sharing with art lovers rare,
Kenya enjoys tourism sector growth
Kenya’s profit from tourism raised by almost a third in 2018 from the previous year to 157.4 billion shillings ($1.55 billion), after the number of
“Guinean” champagne charms Africans
In a luxury lounge in Abidjan, customers of Cote d’Ivoire enjoy a special champagne:  Laurent-Perrier? Widow Clicquot ? Moet and Chandon? There is a new brand ofÂ
Mukanda masks of Belgium African Museum
Mukanda schools masks create a mysterious setting presenting an image of an ancient ritual of boys passing to manhood. The re-opened African Museum, Belgium, exposes a collection of artifacts
Belgium Africa Museum opening
After five years of €66 million large-scale renovation Belgium Royal Museum of Central Africa opens its door on December 9th, under a new name, and
Cape Town: JĂĽrgen DĂĽnhofen in Transitions art project
“Depicting leaps in our life from chaos to order, transitions started with observing the flow of chaos and order between zones of quietude and stressful,
