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...
The Return of Russia to Africa
As Moscow attempts to re-establish old Soviet ties and buy influence in the continent, it is presenting itself as the alternative to old self-interested colonial powers. Some of the reasons for Russia’s...
Five Things We’ve Learned from The South African Elections
In South Africa, the public went to the polls on the morning of May 8 to elect a new group of national parliamentarians, governors, and state councilors. Although weak voter turnout and...
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)...
Tunisian President Dies Aged 92
Tunisia's first freely elected President Beji Caid Essebsi has died aged 92, the country's presidency says.
He was the world's oldest sitting president. He was admitted to hospital on Wednesday but officials did...
