Heated Rhetoric Raises Specter of Renewed War in Horn of Africa

Tensions are rising in the Horn of Africa as Ethiopia accused neighboring Eritrea of “actively preparing to wage war.” In a letter addressed to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos said...

Democracy In Africa Is Declining

It has been brewing for some time – but now it is gaining momentum. And the West has only itself to blame. For decades it promised Africans the benefits of democracy as a form of freedom and prosperity for its people; it then offered assistance in...

BREAKING NEWS:Judge Titus Mlangeni dismisses ex-Mbabane Highlanders Director Bheki ‘Rubber’ Simelane’s case against Patrons, Shawn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize now confirmed as the new club President.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Judge Titus Mlangeni has dismissed former Mbabane Highlanders boss Bheki ‘Rubber’ Simelane’s application challenging his removal by the football team’s Patrons. The dismissal of the application automatically confirms South...

ECOWAS and UN Women convene in Abuja to advance young women’s political leadership in West Africa

The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC), in collaboration with UN Women (UNOWAS) and the EPSG Project, funded by the European Union and Germany and implemented by GIZ, has held a regional seminar in Abuja aimed at strengthening the political...

West Africa’s New Rulers Use the Same Same Old Playbook of Their Predecessors

Cameroon’s election aftermath is fueling more street violence, Côte d’Ivoire’s political prospects remain stuck in limbo, and now Guinea is laying the groundwork for another high-stakes electoral play. In an article on elections in these three...

South Africa reaffirms commitment to ban on ivory and rhino horn trade ahead of CITES COP20

South Africa's Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has dismissed reports suggesting that the country intends to support reopening the international trade in ivory and rhino horn. The department reaffirmed its commitment to...

AfDB Approves US$6m Grant to Strengthen Africa’s Disaster Preparedness

Africa’s getting a significant financial boost to stop playing catch-up with natural disasters. The African Development Bank Group has approved a $6 million grant that’ll fundamentally change how the continent prepares for droughts, floods, and...

Sham, disgrace to Africa – Timi Frank condemns elections in Tanzania, Cameroon, Ivory Coast

Political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, said the recent elections held in Tanzania, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast are “sham exercises” and “a disgrace to the African...

‘Our duty is to protect wildlife’ – SA reaffirms stance on ivory, rhino horn trade

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) on Thursday rubbished media reports suggesting that South Africa intends to break ranks with the international consensus on the ivory and rhino horn trade ahead of the upcoming...

Mayor of Housing bags Mandela leadership award, pledges more support to African youths

Foremost real estate investor in Port Harcourt and South-South, My-ACE China, popularly known as the Mayor of Housing, has bagged the Mandela Africa Leadership Award. The real estate success strategist, who is behind a new mini-city known as the...

‘Our duty is to protect wildlife’ – DA reaffirms stance on ivory, rhino horn trade

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) on Thursday rubbished media reports suggesting that South Africa intends to break ranks with the international consensus on the ivory and rhino horn trade ahead of the upcoming...

China is winning the race to equip African armies with new armoured vehicles

China has been supplying large numbers of modern fighting vehicles to several countries in sub-Saharan Africa’s armed forces, which forms part of the country’s military-civil fusion (MCF) programme, helping to expand Chinese defence exports. These...

Timi Frank condemns sham elections in Tanzania, Cameroon, Ivory Coast

…Calls for international sanctions, accountability for African leaders Political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned recent elections held in Tanzania,...

The Zambezi — tracing the history of communities that have lived along this African artery

The Zambezi became a war zone during the “Scramble for Africa”, the struggle for independence and the civil wars that followed the departure of colonial powers. Through the lens of previously unused Portuguese manuscripts, The Zambezi: A History...

Liberia: Senator Snowe Calls for Stronger ECOWAS–EU Parliamentary Cooperation After Ivory Coast Elections

Abuja, Nigeria – In the wake of the recently concluded elections in Côte d’Ivoire, Liberian lawmaker Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr., who served as head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission, has emphasized the need for stronger inter-parliamentary...

Energy Flows Expose Africa’s Declining Animal Ecosystem

In an ambitious new study published in Nature, researchers have harnessed the power of energy flow metrics to expose alarming declines in animal-driven ecosystem functions across Africa. By tracking energetic consumption within animal communities,...

World Football: The Top 10 Highest-Paid African Players in 2025

The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp According to figures and data from the specialist website Capology, TN Sport unveils the Top 10 highest-paid African footballers in 2025: 1 — Riyad...

Sahel at the Crossroads: Why Social Cohesion Could Make or Break the Region

A new SIPRI report argues that the region’s future will not be determined by military might or foreign aid alone — it will hinge on whether governments, communities, and international actors can finally learn to work together to build social...

Taste of Somalia’s Coast: Tuna and Pasta

Thanks to Somalia’s exposure to the ocean — it has the longest coastline in mainland Africa — seafood is an abundant resource. Topped with a rich, spiced tuna suugo (tomato sauce), this pasta dish is a staple in many Somali households, and comes...

Three Recently Chosen African Leaders

NFK Editors - October 29, 2025 Today, NewsForKids.net looks at recently chosen leaders in three African countries: In Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara was elected for the fourth time; in Cameroon, the world’s oldest president was re-elected; and in...