Russia-Africa Summit
In recent years, relations between Russia and Africa have gained momentum. Investments and trade are growing dynamically and joint projects in industry, agriculture, healthcare, and education continue.
Putin is ready to present the...
AfCFTA Is Officially in Force — Now the Real Work Begins
The founding agreement of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) enters into force today. The required number of ratifications has already been deposited and the agreement can now become a binding...
The African Union Wavers Between Reform and More of The Same
The African Union’s ability to respond effectively to political crises has been hampered by institutional challenges, dating back to well before it was established to replace the Organization of African Unity (OAU)...
Turkish Sailors Held Hostage by Armed Pirates in Nigeria
A group of 10 Turkish sailors has been kidnapped by pirates off the coast of Nigeria,reportedly for ransom. The Paksoy-1 was sailing from Cameroon to Ivory Coast when thepirates boarded the ship...
Gabon Receives $150 Million to Preserve Its Reinforest
In an effort to fight climate change, the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) announced Sunday that Gabon will be paid $150 million in international funds to preserve its rainforest.
Through the initiative, Norway...
Peace Spring Operation
Turkey, Syria to the north of the region, to become a safe area cleaned by terrorist groups, has launched the Peace Operation Spring on October 9. It aimed to clear the Syrian...
African Leaders Call for Adequate Support of The Africa Solidarity Trust Fund
African leaders have called on other African States and friends of Africa to support the Africa Solidarity Trust Fund which is an initiative of the Food and Agricultural Organisation an agency of...
Kenya to Export First Barrels of Oil
A $12 million commercial sales agreement for 200,000 barrels was signed on Thursday, August 1.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta made the announcement himself without disclosing details.
"We are now an oil exporter." Statement by...
World’s Fi̇rst Malari̇a Vacci̇ne Released In Kenya
The world's first malaria vaccine is being rolled out in Kenya from Friday.
It is the third African country to take part in the scheme after Ghana and Malawi.
Across the three countries, more...
Opinion: Africa’s New Free Trade Zone Is Still Just a Dream
Trade within Africa has enormous potential. Whether a new free trade zone on the continent will realize that potential is up to the more than 50 nations participating in it, writes DW's...
