Category: Rest of Africa

A statement released by the Chadian and Mauritanian officials said the two nation's "take note and respect the sovereign decision" made by Burkina Faso and Niger to leave the alliance, following the footsteps of Mali who announced withdrawal in 2022.

In a joint statement, the neighbouring West African nations cited "France's persistent hostile attitude towards our states" and "the unbalanced nature of these agreements, which result in a considerable loss of revenue for Mali and Niger". 

While no official ceremonies were planned to recall South Africa's first black president, many spared a thought for the leader who emerged from prison in 1991 to end apartheid.

Aziz, who ruled the pivotal country between North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa between 2008 and 2019, fell into disgrace under successor and current President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, a former political ally.

The bloc has organised a summit of heads of state and government on December 9 in Djibouti in what sources say is meant to retune the mediation after strong lobbying by Sudanese junta leader Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

President Umaro Sissoco Embalo issued a decree closing down the opposition-dominated parliament and announced a date for legislative elections would be "set at the opportune moment, in line with the constitution".

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday ordered an investigation after the army acknowledged one of its drones accidently struck Tudun Biri village as residents were celebrating a Muslim festival.

Ordjei Abderahim Chaha, president of the opposition party Rally for Justice and Equality, said this week that military ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby has failed to heed calls to ask French troops to leave.

Following a letter from Khartoum demanding an immediate end to the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (Unitams), the Security Council adopted a resolution terminating its mandate as of Sunday.

With Malawi's economy in deep trouble, thousands are ready to take on jobs on Israeli farms and orchards left deserted by the Gaza conflict.