One year after historic protests, Kenya’s youth return to the streets in fresh outrage
The recent killing of a blogger while in police custody has sparked a wave of demonstrations in Kenya as outraged citizens take to the streets to demand justice and accountability.
Mali moves to extend Goïta’s rule as AES bloc advances
Mali’s cabinet has approved a proposal to extend Colonel Assimi Goïta’s leadership for a renewable five-year term, allowing him to further consolidate ongoing reforms in the country.
China to remove tariffs on African goods, deepening economic ties with the continent
Following the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), China has announced that it will waive tariffs on all goods from every African country.
Ghana nurses suspend nationwide strike after parliamentary intervention
Nurses across Ghana had been on strike since June 2, 2025, demanding the immediate implementation of the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Ghana’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan undermines Western Sahara’s push for sovereignty
Ghana endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, abandoning its long-held support for Sahrawi sovereignty. Now Ghana is aligned with Morocco’s expanding economic and diplomatic maneuver across Africa.
UK and Kenya endorse Morocco’s autonomy plan, undermining Western Sahara’s right to self-determination
In a controversial shift, the UK and Kenya recently endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara in return for investment deals, disregarding the Sahrawi people’s internationally recognized right to self-determination.
Ruto’s China pact sparks US ire, Kenya stands firm on defending sovereignty
US Senator Risch criticized President Ruto’s visit to China, where Ruto described Kenya and China as “co-architects of a new world order.” But Kenya stands firm on its partnership with different global powers.
AFRICOM faces continental backlash over Langley’s remarks on Traoré
In interviews with local media, Commander General Michael Langley stood by his controversial remarks about Traoré.