https://theafricanobserver.com/

The African Observer, London (2025)

13/12/2023

The third Pan-African Forum for the Culture of Peace concluded successfully in Angola, spearheading key discussions on peacekeeping, stability, and culture on the African continent.

The third iteration of the ‘Pan-African Forum for the Culture of Peace’ came to a conclusion on the 24th of November, following a successful three day stint in Angola. The forum included the famed Biennale of Luanda, where key African figures convened and gave their insight on peacekeeping, stab...

12/12/2023

President Biden's meeting with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço at the Oval Office highlights a key shift in Angola's alliances and the US's unwavering commitment to Africa despite international conflicts.

President Joe Biden, in a landmark gathering at the Oval Office on Thursday, articulated US appreciation for Angola as an invaluable ally, reinforcing his avowed commitment to the African continent even as his administration grapples with the repercussions of two ongoing international conflicts. The...

10/12/2023

IPOB sit-at-home order worsening insecurity in Nigeria’s southeast

Two months after Vivian delivered a baby in April 2022, she went back to a private hospital for urgent medical attention due to severe health complications. Surprisingly, the hospital authorities refused to open their gate mainly because it was a Monday, which is usually observed as a sit-at-home ho...

10/12/2023

Genetically modified foods across Africa: who regulates?

The prevalent societal issues on the continent of Africa are high mortality rate, poverty, and malnutrition among others. More so for health concerns, the advice is usually to reduce fats, cholesterols, and sugar intake, improve nutrition and have good diets, do not smoke and so on to avoid health i...

02/12/2023

Senegalese naval forces intercept a vessel with three tonnes of co***ne, marking one of the largest drug seizures in the country's recent history.

Senegal’s naval forces have intercepted a vessel hosting a massive stash of three tonnes of co***ne, marking one of the most significant drug seizures in the country’s recent history. The Navy’s official announcement of the coup came on Tuesday, revealing that the operation unfolded on Sunday ...

01/12/2023

Kenya's legislative assembly bans the wear of the iconic Kaunda suit and traditional African attire in its chambers, sparking debate on cultural identity in formal political settings.

In a recent controversial move, Kenya’s legislative assembly has proscribed the wear of the iconic Kaunda suit – an established symbol of African political fashion, named after the influential late Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda, within its chambers. The parliamentary speaker, Moses Wetangula,...

30/11/2023

Libyan authorities deport 248 undocumented migrants back to Niger and Chad in a joint effort with international bodies to combat its ongoing migrant crisis.

In a momentous move, Libyan authorities have lately expelled 248 undocumented migrants, helping them return to their native countries, Niger and Chad. This drastic action is part of a joint undertaking by rival authorities in Libya, a country besieged by conflict. Libya’s location on the North Afr...

29/11/2023

Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah hospitalized for a sudden health issue, presently stabilized, fueling discussions on leadership transition in the oil-rich nation.

The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah, has been admitted to a local hospital after a sudden health issue, according to reports from the Kuwaiti media on Wednesday. The state-run Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) further added that the Emir’s health condition is presently stable. Citi...

29/11/2023

ECOWAS is set to rule on the house arrest of former Nigerien president, Mohamed Bazoum, and its judgment could impact Niger's political stability and democratic growth, as well as set a precedent for regional justice.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to pass a judgement concerning the house arrest of the former Nigerien president, Mohamed Bazoum. Bazoum’s lawyers had lodged an appeal with the ECOWAS Court of Justice, denouncing his alleged “sequestration and arbitrary detention”...

28/11/2023

Mozambique's government embraces greener future with an $80 billion energy transition strategy including increased hydropower capacity and wider electricity distribution to be introduced globally at COP28 summit.

Recently, the government of Mozambique has given the go-ahead for an innovative energy transition strategy that will run until 2050, looking to secure investments totalling approximately $80 billion. This comprehensive plan aims to steer the nation towards a greener future by advancing renewable ene...

28/11/2023

US President Joe Biden to host Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, focusing on strengthening US-Angola relations, advancing trade, and discussing the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment as part of their 30-year diplomatic anniversary meet-up.

In a momentous event set for Thursday, November 30, US President Joe Biden will welcome Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço to the White House, in a bid to enhance US-Angola relations . This significant meeting, announced by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, marks 30 years of diplo...

27/11/2023

UN agencies voice deep concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in DRC's North Kivu Province where conflict has displaced over 450k civilians in six weeks, with aid delivery hindered, human rights abuses surging, and international funding critically low.

In the wake of escalating conflict in the North Kivu Province in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have expressed profound apprehension over the increasingly worrying humanitarian situation. A surge i...

27/11/2023

Africa’s Wish List for COP28

As the world gathers for the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference commonly known as COP28 in Dubai, UAE from 30th November- 12thDecember 2023, the impacts of the climate crisis continue to be felt world over. The climate crisis is our own doing, as greenhouse gas emissions push temperatures...

27/11/2023

Two Houthi rebels ballistic missiles landed near a US Navy tanker in the Gulf of Aden, raising concerns of escalating regional tensions against a backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

In a startling event that raised significant concerns within the international naval community, two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi rebels came to rest near a US Navy tanker stationed in the Gulf of Aden, off the Yemeni coast. The tanker was in the midst of a routine operation to assist a....

27/11/2023

Sierra Leone's President, Julius Maada Bio announces order has been restored after armed confrontations in the capital raised concerns of an attempted disruption of national stability.

The Sierran Leonean President, Julius Maada Bio, announced on Sunday evening that tranquillity has returned to the nation following a day fraught with armed confrontations in the capital, Freetown. The incidents were presented by President Bio as an attempted disruption of national stability. He ann...

27/11/2023

Navigating the new normal of climate-induced floods in Kenya

The relentless El Niño rains ravaging Kenya have ushered in a sobering reality: flooding is no longer an aberration but a predictable consequence of climate change. The extensive damage witnessed across diverse regions, from the northeastern stretches of Garissa to the coastal city of Mombasa, has ...

26/11/2023

Following a notable armed assault on Sierra Leone's largest military barracks, President Julius Maada Bio has declared a nationwide curfew amidst fears of escalating disorder.

Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, experienced an unprecedented armed assault on the country’s largest military barracks, Wilberforce, provoking fears of burgeoning disorder within the country. In response to the aggression, President Julius Maada Bio declared a nationwide curfew on Sunday. The a...

26/11/2023

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina secures a new term with a convincing win in the first round of elections, amidst allegations of misuse of state resources, boycotts by opposition and potential political instability.

Madagascar’s incumbent President Andry Rajoelina is set for a new tenure as leader of the island nation. The National Election Commission declared on Saturday that Rajoelina obtained a convincing win in the first round of the presidential elections, amassing 58.9% of the ballots cast. Addressing t...

The African Observer

13/12/2023

12/12/2023

10/12/2023

10/12/2023

02/12/2023

01/12/2023

30/11/2023

29/11/2023

29/11/2023

28/11/2023

28/11/2023

27/11/2023

27/11/2023

27/11/2023

27/11/2023

27/11/2023

26/11/2023

26/11/2023

Address

Website

Alerts

Shortcuts

Share

Category