Politics

Guelleh and Macron Pledge Red Sea Security in Paris Summit

Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level talks in Paris focused on Red Sea security, maritime trade routes, defense cooperation and intelligence sharing.

South Africa Takes Mandela Artifacts Battle to Constitutional Court

South Africa has launched a legal bid to halt the international auction of 29 historical artifacts belonging to former President Nelson Mandela.

Nigeria Reportedly Held Three-Month Truce With Boko Haram

Nigerian defense authorities reportedly engaged in a temporary three-month operational truce with factional leaders of Boko Haram and ISWAP in the Lake Chad Basin.

Nigeria Reportedly Maintains Secret Ceasefire With Boko Haram

The Nigerian government has reportedly maintained a secret ceasefire with Boko Haram for three months, with negotiations linked to the release of 360 abducted civilians in Borno State.

Mozambican Opposition Leader Faces Trial Over Post-Election Unrest

Prominent Mozambican opposition politician Venâncio Mondlane is preparing to face the Supreme Court over five charges linked to protests following the disputed October 2024 presidential election.

House of Representatives Restructures Committees as UK Boosts Police Forensics

Nigeria's House of Representatives has dissolved its ad hoc committees while the UK has donated advanced DNA forensic equipment to the Nigeria Police.

Regional Diplomacy Shifts Following ECOWAS Withdrawal

West Africa continues to experience major political changes following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS.

Guinea-Bissau Votes in Landmark Referendum Over Proposed Presidential Powers

Nigeria’s 2027 Election Campaign Opens With Economy and Security at Centre Stage

Nigeria has entered the 2027 election campaign season, with economic hardship, security and the record of the ruling APC expected to dominate the contest.

Senegal Tightens Governance as Tensions Rise in Ethiopia

Senegal is strengthening governance and transparency measures while renewed tensions in Ethiopia's Tigray region raise concerns about regional stability.