President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia

Business Wire India The 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary will be officially inaugurated by The President of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW, and attended by African First Ladies. The conference is being...

US 3Ps in Africa: Prosperity for Whom?

For all the fanfare surrounding the so-called 3Ps—Peace, Partnership, and Prosperity—being marketed by Washington’s new envoy to Africa, Massad Boulos, what is taking shape on the ground looks less like a genuine reset and more like the latest...

Africa CDC warns of outbreaks, secures partnerships for health security

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised alarm over multiple ongoing outbreaks across the continent, while announcing fresh partnerships and funding support aimed at strengthening Africa’s health security. The...

Amid people smuggling and terrorism, Swiss tackle root causes in African hotspot

Protesters at a demonstration in favour of the withdrawal of US troops from Niger. Taken on 13 April 2024 in Niamey. Issifou Djibo / Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English...

Trump’s Venezuelan drug boats claims obscure reality, officials and locals say

MEXICO CITY - The Trump administration’s justification for blowing up suspected drug traffickers off the Venezuelan coast has been clear and consistent: These people aren’t just criminals; they’re “narco-terrorists” smuggling a “deadly weapon...

Chad: The Specter of Creeping Islamization

In an open letter addressed to President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in September 2025, representatives of several Christian associations—the Union of Catholic Women, the Young Men's Christian Association, the Young Christian Students, and numerous...

What’s Behind Africa’s Sweeping Gen Z Protests

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: Youth-led protests roil Morocco and Madagascar, Cameroonians prepare to head to the polls as President Paul Biya seeks an eighth term, and U.S.-South Africa tensions continue to...

Sudan’s civil war reignites the illicit car trade into Chad

Sudan’s civil war reignites the illicit car trade into Chad Numerous actors are involved in this surging criminal enterprise, with members of the rebel Rapid Support Forces becoming key players. Published on 08 October 2025 in ISS Today By Oluwole...

Harry and Meghan head to New York to receive a humanitarian award...after Chad government accused Duke's 'disrespectful' charity of financial misconduct and wildlife violations

Harry and Meghan are expected in New York tomorrow at a mental health gala where they will be recognised as 'humanitarians of the year'. But the ceremony will be overshadowed by a critical letter issued by the government of Chad targeting a...

Prince Harry wildlife charity dropped by Chad after government accuses it of serious financial misconduct

The Chadian government has severed ties with African Parks, a prominent conservation charity whose board includes the Duke of Sussex, following allegations of serious financial misconduct and failure to adequately protect wildlife. Announcing the...

China Becomes Cameroon’s Second-Largest Export Market, Overtaking France

(Business in Cameroon) - China has overtaken France to become Cameroon’s second-largest export destination, marking a major shift in the country’s trade patterns. Data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) show that China imported 535.1...

ICE Is Sending People to a Prison in Africa’s Only Absolute Monarchy

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Eswatini, the landlocked nation formerly known as Swaziland, is Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy. It is the kind of place...

Prince Harry’s Controversial African Charity Expelled From Chad for ‘Arrogance and Financial Misconduct’

Harry’s African charities are a constant source of trouble. Charity shenanigans. Around the world, many charitable initiatives are involved in shady practices, especially in underdeveloped regions. Back in April 2024, we reported here in TGP on...

China overtakes France as Cameroon’s second-largest export market

Cameroon’s trade map is undergoing a historic transformation as China surpasses France to become the country’s second-largest export destination, reflecting a broader continental shift in Africa’s economic alignments. According to new data from...

Fall 2025 Dining Issue

A bowl of gumbo at Gabrielle Photo by Chris Granger / The Times-Picayune There is never a bad time for a comforting Creole meal in New Orleans. Those rich recipes and local staples are foundational to the city’s identity and can be found...

‘My Sister Gaza,’ ‘The Video Guy’ Among 51 Projects Set for Amsterdam’s IDFA Forum Co-Pro Market

The 33rd edition of the Forum co-production and co-financing market of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) unveiled a lineup of 51 projects on Wednesday, “welcoming a new cohort of debut and seasoned filmmakers to the...

China-aided agricultural project helps boost Chad's food security

As the sun rose over Midekin Village in Douguia District of Chad's Hadjer-Lamis Region, golden rice ears swayed gently in the breeze, calling farmers to gear up for this year's harvest. The Harvest Festival in the village was celebrated on October...

Goals, Glory, and Grit: Africa’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Reach Final Stretch

As Africa’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup nears its final two matchdays, the continent’s qualifying campaign has delivered drama, dazzling goals, and defensive masterclasses in equal measure. From stunning scorelines to remarkable unbeaten runs,...

Feature: China-aided agricultural project helps boost Chad's food security

by Arison Tamfu, Arnaud Mbaigolmem N'DJAMENA, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- As the sun rose over Midekin Village in Douguia District of Chad's Hadjer-Lamis Region, golden rice ears swayed gently in the breeze as farmers geared up for this year's harvest. It...

African Energy Leaders Urge Government-Private Collaboration

Energy leaders from across Africa’s private sector and financial institutions have urged stronger collaboration with governments to bridge the continent’s growing energy financing gap. The call came during the Energy Leaders’ Dialogue at African...