Western Sahara: The Growing Map in Support of Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

Rabat – Morocco’s Western Sahara position has been strengthened by a growing international support, with statements pouring in from many countries backing Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the only political framework to end the dispute under Moroccan...

Preview: Togo vs Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Togo and Congo DR, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Togo will look to end their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on a high when they host DR...

Sam George, Dafeamekpor push for upward review of age-limit for military recruits, cite global trends

Communications Minister Sam Nartey George has renewed calls for Ghana to revise the age limit for enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The proposal, made in a Facebook post, was supported by Rockson‑Nelson Dafeamekpor, Member of...

Business News | President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia

BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in...

Global funding shortfall threatens refugee protection – Interior Minister warns

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has raised the alarm over the severe funding crisis facing the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), warning that millions of displaced people could lose access to essential...

Madagascar Leader Appoints Military Man as New Prime Minister

(Bloomberg) -- Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina named a military general as the nation’s new prime minister as anti-government protests entered a third week. Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo replaces Christian Ntsay, who had been sacked a...

CEANA 2025 Convention Communique

The Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA) proudly announces the successful completion of its 32nd Annual Convention, from August 28 to September 1, 2025, at the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel, Dallas, TX, under the theme “Our Health,...

3 Bodies petition President against further utility tariff increases

Three business associations have appealed to the President to intervene and stop the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) from approving any further tariff increases for utilities in the country. The associations — the Food and Beverage...

Social media under scrutiny in Togo as authorities issue tough warning

Togo’s public prosecutor, Talaka Mawama, has reignited political debate after issuing stern warnings about what he described as “abuses and deviations” on social media and other digital platforms. During a press briefing in Lomé on October 3, he...

Indian, Turkish researchers explore digital tools to boost farm productivity

New Delhi Researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Rourkela and the Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Turkey have studied insights on how digital tools and renewable energy can transform agricultural productivity and...

West Africa deportees sue Ghana government over alleged illegal detention – JURIST

Eleven individuals, deported from the US to Ghana last month, filed a lawsuit against the Ghana government, alleging that they were illegally held in a military detention camp. The legal action reflects the chaotic fallout following the...

New international academy aims to shape sustainable cities

EGYPT Egypt, in cooperation with UNESCO and three European universities, has launched an international academy to position the country as a regional hub and global platform of knowledge and innovation in architecture and urban planning to...

15 Oldest African presidents still in power in 2025

In many African countries, power is a long-term commitment, sometimes extending across decades, coups, and constitutional changes. While some leaders symbolise stability, others represent a continent’s ongoing struggle with leadership renewal and...

15 Africa’s oldest presidents still holding power in 2025

In many African countries, power is a long-term commitment, sometimes extending across decades, coups, and constitutional changes. While some leaders symbolise stability, others represent a continent’s ongoing struggle with leadership renewal and...

Ghana launches West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to strengthen regional marine governance

Ghana has officially launched the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP), a pioneering regional initiative aimed at enhancing ocean governance, promoting a sustainable blue economy, and protecting marine ecosystems across 13 coastal West...

World's oldest ruler re-elected in Cameroon, protests erupt

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving ruler, secured an eighth term in office on Monday, election results showed, triggering clashes between security forces and opposition supporters who say the vote was rigged. Backers of...

Enrollment at most Ohio public universities is up, but international enrollment is down

The following article was originally published in the Ohio Capital Journal and published on News5Cleveland.com under a content-sharing agreement. While many Ohio public universities saw an increase in total enrollment this fall semester,...

Timber museum to be Kéré Architecture's first cultural project in Germany

Berlin-based studio Kéré Architecture has unveiled plans for an art and photography museum in Germany, which will feature an 80-metre-long rammed-earth wall and a timber pergola. Set to be located in Plüschow, a village in northern Germany, Museum...

Saudi Arabia awards contracts worth $2.4bn for renewable energy projects

Saudi Arabia has awarded renewable energy contracts worth more than 9 billion riyals ($2.4 billion) amid its push to boost sustainable capacity generation while keeping generation costs low. The deals were awarded by Saudi Power Procurement...

Veep hails Asogli Yam Festival, reaffirms government’s commitment to food security

‎By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah ‎ ‎Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to agricultural transformation and food security, emphasizing that Ghana’s future lies in empowering farmers and...