Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, says continuous and robust collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations will enhance agricultural productivity and promote sustainable development across the country. The Minister noted that such partnership would also create more employment opportunities for Nigerian farmers while ensuring food and nutrition security for the nation. The Minister made this known during a bilateral meeting with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Dr. QU Dongyu, on the sidelines of the 2025 World Food Forum (WFF) held recently in…
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A drone strike near Khartoum International Airport early Tuesday has raised fresh concerns over security and cast uncertainty on Sudanese authorities’ plans to reopen the airport for domestic flights after a 30-month shutdown caused by the nation’s ongoing civil war. Eyewitnesses reported hearing drones over central and southern Khartoum, followed by multiple explosions between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time. The attack occurred just a day after Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority announced that ”domestic flight operations would resume on Wednesday, October 22, following the completion of necessary technical and operational arrangements.” The planned reopening was seen as a symbolic…
Borno State Governor in Notheast Nigeria, Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for a comprehensive, coordinated, and multifaceted strategy anchored on regional collaboration to address the deepening security and humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region. Governor Zulum made the call while delivering a keynote address at a roundtable session of the 5th Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development held in Aswan, Egypt. Speaking against the backdrop of Borno State’s long-standing experience with the Boko Haram insurgency, the governor noted that a purely military approach has proven inadequate in restoring peace across the Lake Chad Basin and the wider Sahel. “The…
Morocco has increased its 2026 budget for the health and education sectors by 16%, allocating 140 billion dirhams ($15 billion) to improve service delivery and address long-standing social demands across the country. According to a statement from the royal palace, the increased funding reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening social welfare and reducing inequalities, following recent youth-led protests calling for better healthcare and education. The allocation represents about 10% of Morocco’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The royal palace also projected that “the country’s economy would grow by 4.8% in 2026, up from 3.8% in 2024, driven by domestic demand and…
Madagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina has named businessman Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as the nation’s new prime minister. Randrianirina who was sworn in as President on Friday seized power a few days before, in the wake of massive youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor. The new leader said he appointed Rajaonarivelo as head of government due to his experience and “connection with international organisations that work with us.” He replaces Ruphin Zafisambo, who was appointed by former president Andrey Rajoelina just two weeks ago. Rajaonarivelo is a well-known figure in the Malagasy economic and financial ecosystem. Prior to his appointment, he led…
His location remains unknown following an apparent coup attempt led by an elite army unit that joined mass youth-led anti-government protests demanding his resignation. The country has been gripped by weeks of demonstrations that began over electricity and water shortages and have since grown into a broader movement against poverty, corruption, and rising living costs. Thousands of mostly young protesters again filled the streets of Antananarivo on Tuesday, calling for Rajoelina to step down amid mounting frustration over his leadership. A turning point came on Saturday when the powerful CAPSAT military unit defected and declared control of Madagascar’s armed forces.…
Vote counting is currently underway in Cameroon after Sunday’s presidential election, where longtime leader Paul Biya is seeking to prolong his 43-year rule. Biya, 92, is the world’s oldest current head of state. He faces competition from nine other candidates. Should he prevail, it would mark his eighth consecutive term in office, with the next election expected in 2032. According to Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji, voting across the country proceeded “without incident.” However, calls for a boycott were reported in the English-speaking western regions, alongside reports of clashes in the north. Official results are expected to be announced within 15…
A significant diplomatic rift has emerged between Burkina Faso and the United States over immigration policy. The conflict began when the West African nation’s military government refused a US proposal to accept deportees who are not even Burkinabè citizens. In a swift response, the US Embassy in Ouagadougou suspended all visa services, forcing residents to apply through neighboring Togo. Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré publicly condemned the American request as “indecent” and questioned whether the subsequent visa pause was a form of blackmail. This stance aligns with the ruling junta’s platform of resisting Western pressure. The dispute highlights the…
The march, held just hours before kick-off, was kept away from the Stadio Friuli, which has been designated a high-risk venue despite a recently brokered ceasefire in Gaza. Shops and restaurants in central Udine remained closed, while those that opened were ordered to remove outdoor furniture and objects that could be used as weapons. Police erected roadblocks around the stadium, declared a “red zone,” allowing only ticketed fans to enter. The Israeli team bus was given maximum security escort as it left its hotel, as authorities worked to avoid confrontations between demonstrators and match-goers. Many protesters voiced scepticism over the…
By Rédaction Africanews South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the recent US-brokered Gaza ceasefire will not affect his country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Speaking in parliament on Tuesday in Cape Town, Ramaphosa said South Africa remains committed to its 2023 legal action. “The peace deal… will have no bearing on the case that is before the International Court of Justice,” he said, adding that Israel must respond to South Africa’s pleadings by January 2026. South Africa filed the case in December 2023, accusing Israel of committing genocidal acts in Gaza. The…