Russia 1 day ago Prigozhin celebrates Niger coup, accuses West of foisting its rules of life on citizens Wagner Group mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin announced support for the ongoing coup in Niger, offering his services to the rebel forces.
World 1 day ago US takes aim at Kremlin over Russia-Africa Summit: 'No meaningful commitments' Questions and concerns for the U.S. over a Russia-Africa Summit held in St. Petersburg this week.
VIDEO 1 day ago Putin hosts leaders from across Africa Russian President Vladimir Putin greeting heads of state at the Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg that started on Friday. (Reuters.)
Africa 2 days ago Coup attempt in Niger could shape US counterterrorism efforts in Africa, empower Russian interests: report The ongoing political instability in Niger presents a threat to U.S. counterterrorism operations as the ultimate outcome of a coup attempt could dictate the future of Washington's involvement in the region.
Vladimir Putin 2 days ago Putin ‘carefully’ examining African initiatives for Russian-Ukrainian peace deals Russian President Vladimir Putin assured African leaders on Friday that the Kremlin was "carefully" examining their peace proposals for an end to the invasion of Ukraine.
Africa 3 days ago Sierra Leone vows to ramp up anti-piracy efforts after Chinese ship hijacked Sierra Leonean authorities said Thursday that the West African nation is collaborating with its neighbors to more effectively combat piracy in the notoriously dangerous Gulf of Guinea.
Africa 3 days ago Nigerian president reveals Cabinet nominees 2 months after taking office Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday submitted 28 ministerial nominations to legislators, two months since assuming office, and one day before the deadline to do so.
Russia 3 days ago Russian President Vladimir Putin promises to send 50K tons of grain aid to struggling African countries Vladimir Putin promised that Russia intends to ship 50,000 tons of grain aid to multiple countries in Africa at a two-day summit. Putin is looking to increase ties with Africa.
Africa 4 days ago Rebelling soldiers surround Niger's presidential palace in apparent coup attempt Democratically-elected Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly detained by the country's presidential guard in an apparent coup attempt.
UNITED NATIONS 4 days ago West Africa faces dire humanitarian consequences amidst 1,800 terrorist attacks, 4,600 deaths in 6 months The region of West Africa has experienced over 1,800 terrorist attacks in the first half of the year, leading to a devastating death toll of nearly 4,600 lives lost.
