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An Ethiopian official has rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was built using U.S. funds, calling the statement "false" and "destructive." Fikrte Tamir, deputy director of the GERD Coordination Office, asserted…

U.S. Troops Out of Niger? From 1,100 to just 250 soldiers — the U.S. begins a major withdrawal after Niger's junta demands a 75% troop cut.

As Russia’s Africa Corps replaces Wagner in CAR, questions mount: Is foreign protection strengthening Central Africa—or undermining its independence? 📍Full story → africalix.com/russias-africa…

Israeli Cruise Ship Skips Greek Island After Pro-Palestinian Protest

Pure #African creativity — raw, bold, and rooted! A vibrant explosion of culture, pride, and ancestral genius. Not just art, this is heritage in motion. 🇳🇬 #AfricanCreativity #Nigeria #ArtThatSpeaks

Nigeria Senate Approves $21B Loan to Fund 2025 Budget Amid Economic Strain

Fighting has broken out in eastern DRC’s North Kivu region, just days after Kinshasa and M23 rebels signed a peace deal in Doha. M23 forces clashed with pro-government Wazalendo fighters, forcing civilians in Masisi territory to flee. UN’s Radio Okapi reports battles on…

China has sharply criticized the United States’ decision to withdraw from UNESCO, calling it a setback for international cooperation. “This is the third time the US has withdrawn from UNESCO,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, accusing Washington of shirking…

| Were the Original Egyptians Black? History Says Look at Kemet | New evidence and historical analysis revisit the name “Kemet” and challenge mainstream narratives about the identity of ancient Egyptians. #AncientEgypt #AfricanHistory

Moody’s: Kenya’s Debt Costs to Stay High Amid Heavy Local Borrowing Moody’s projects nearly two-thirds of Kenya’s financing, or about 4% of GDP annually, will come from local sources, straining debt affordability.

Gaza’s Hunger Crisis Risks 'Catastrophic Birth Outcomes', UN Warns In a report covering the first half of 2025, UNFPA highlighted a sharp decline in births—from 29,000 in the same period of 2022 to just 17,000 this year.

Israel will revoke permits for key UN humanitarian staff and conduct security vetting on hundreds of OCHA employees, citing alleged ties to Hamas. UN envoy Danny Danon told the Security Council that OCHA's Gaza operations will face tighter controls, and its head of office,…

North Africa’s Growth Mirage or Illusion? Despite rising exports and tourism, deep-rooted inequities and climate shocks threaten to stall the region’s fragile recovery. Is this growth—or a mirage shaped by history, imbalance, and risk? 📊 Full analysis →africalix.com/north-africas-…

“The myth that all Africans live in mud huts is not just false, it’s lazy thinking. Let’s unearth the untold truths.” – Tanita Dee | Tanita Dee | challenges outdated stereotypes about African life, tackling the persistent myth that “all Africans live in mud huts.” Through…

“If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.” Trailblazing former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first woman ever elected head of state in #Africa delivered a speech hailed as one of the most electrifying and inspiring of our time. Leading Liberia…