The military junta in Mali arrested prominent journalist Youssouf Sissoko under the country’s cybercrime law, following the publication of an article in L’Alternance on 2 February. The article challenged remarks made by Niger’s junta leader, President Abdourahamane Tiani, who alleged that the presidents of France, Benin and the Ivory Coast supported the extremist groups that…
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission had a constructive meeting with the H.E. Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the @AfDB_Group on the margins of the 39th AU Summit. The Chairperson commended the Bank’s strong support to Africa’s priority sectors & welcomed the $11bn replenishment of the African Development…
The success of South Africa’s G20 Presidency has been hailed as both a national triumph and a powerful testament to Africa’s capacity for global leadership. This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who briefed the African Union’s 39th Ordinary Session of the African National Assembly of Heads of State and Government on the outcomes of the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address at Cape Town City Hall. (Image source: Parliament) From using artificial intelligence (AI) to fight illicit trade, to investment projections to the tune of R50 billion in the local data centre space, these are some of the takeaways from the 2026 State of the…
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, this morning conferred with H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, on the margins of the 39th AU Summit at the AU Headquarters. The Chairperson expressed appreciation for President Ndayishimiye’s support for Africa’s strategic priorities & encouraged continued engagement in advancing continental integration, as well…
Citizens will hear the annual overview of the state of SA when president Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the SONA tonight. (Image source: 123RF) As president Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA), technology analysts are calling for a clear commitment to building a fully-interoperable digital state, delivered against fixed timelines and…
Addis Ababa — President Azali Assoumani of the Union of Comoros has arrived in Addis Ababa to participate in the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government. Upon his arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, President Azali was warmly welcomed by Ergogie Tesfaye, Ethiopia’s Minister of Women…
Cairo — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and General Abdel Mageed Saqr, commander-in-chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and minister of defence, attended the lineup of Egyptian troops assigned to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Egypt’s military spokesperson said Wednesday. The ceremony underscored Cairo’s continued engagement in African peace and…
Dubai — Text of Remarks By President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026. Dr. Adesina, fellow Heads of State, distinguished investors and partners, It is a pleasure to join you this evening on the occasion of the official launch of the…
Dubai — Text of remarks by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, at the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026. Thank you very much, my brother, Akin, and thanks for this invite. I am delighted to join you this evening at the launch of…
