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Mali Condemns Alleged Illegal Entry of Foreign Journalists and Accuses Media of Aiding Terrorist Propaganda

On May 17, 2026, Mali’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong diplomatic protest to Saudi Arabia following the alleged illegal entry into Malian…

Africa is not slow on AI, it is the accelerator we keep ignoring

On any given day in Nairobi, you can walk into a small office where a developer is training a model to spot fraud, a clinic is testing a tool that…

Kenya: Strike Over Soaring Fuel Prices Paralyzes Transport and Disrupts the Economy

Kenya is facing a major social and economic crisis following the launch of a nationwide strike by public transport operators protesting the sharp increase…

Fuel Price Hike in Kenya: Business Community Warns of Threat to Economy and Cost of Living

The sharp rise in fuel prices in Kenya is causing growing concern within the business community. In a statement released on May 15, 2026, in Nairobi,…

Burkina Faso’s Tradition Day: President Ibrahim Traoré Urges Citizens to Preserve Ancestral Heritage

As Burkina Faso marked the National Day of Customs and Traditions on May 15, 2026, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré paid tribute to the custodians…

Terror Threat Spreads Across West Africa as Benin and Togo Face Rising Attacks

The terrorist threat continues to expand across West Africa, increasingly affecting countries neighboring the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).…

Ruto’s French Partnership Sparks Backlash as Kenyans Question Sovereignty After Africa Forward Summit

Ruto’s French Partnership Sparks Backlash as Kenyans Question Sovereignty After Africa Forward Summit

NAIROBI — Kenya’s growing alliance with…

Ethiopia to Host 2027 Africa Media Convention

Ethiopia has been selected to host the 5th edition of the Africa Media Convention (AMC) in May 2027, following a successful bid submitted by Ethiopian…