Category Africa

Guinea-Bissau Army Officers Seize Power in Coup Amid Election Dispute



Military arrests President Embaló, suspends electoral process, and closes borders after gunfire rocks capital following contested presidential vote. On November 26, 2025, army officers in Guinea-Bissau seized power in a coup d’état that plunged the West African country into political…

DR Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Historic Framework for Peace in Qatar



Doha Agreement Marks a Major Step Toward Ending Years of Conflict in Eastern Congo Through Diplomatic Dialogue and Confidence-Building Measures The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group have signed a significant framework agreement for peace…

Malian Authorities Suspend Two French Broadcasters



Government Cites Unverified Reports Amid Security Concerns Malian media authorities, specifically the country’s High Authority for Communication (HAC), have suspended two major French broadcasters, LCI and TF1, until further notice. This unprecedented move came on November 13, 2025, amid accusations…

Nigeria’s Coconut Industry Set to Double Production and Generate $250 Million by 2025, Boosting Rural Economies and Export Potential



Coconut is an extraordinarily versatile crop and a strong contender for boosting rural development, industrial growth, and economic diversification in Nigeria, a country ranked 19th globally in coconut production. The Nigerian government aims to nearly double coconut production from 224,186…

Nigeria Launches Groundbreaking Sugarcane Outgrower Development Programme to Boost Local Production and Drive Self-Sufficiency in Sugar Industry 2025



Nigeria has officially launched the Sugarcane Outgrowers Development Programme (SODP), a transformative initiative by the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) aimed at revolutionizing the country’s sugar sector and reducing its reliance on imports. The programme is a cornerstone of the…