The Africa Daily Post

Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi addresses the UN Security Council, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and urging global action, January 20, 2025.

Diplomacy

Somali Foreign Minister Urges Action on Gaza at UN Council

By Kholofelo Morena January 21, 2025 2 Min Read

Local workers queue to buy food at a makeshift food shops near a construction site of the Central Business District (CBD) in the capital Gaborone, Botswana, September 21, 2018. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Economy

Botswana Projects 3-4% Economic Growth in 2025

1 Min Read

King Letsie III of Lesotho with Finland's Ambassador Pekka Metso during the official credential presentation at the Royal Palace.

Diplomacy

Finnish Ambassador Presents Credentials to King Letsie III

1 Min Read

Somali Foreign Minister, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, meets ICRC Country Director, Mr. Antoine Grand, to discuss humanitarian efforts in Mogadishu.

Diplomacy

Somali FM, ICRC Director Discuss Humanitarian Cooperation

1 Min Read

President Hakainde Hichilema bids farewell to Indian High Commissioner Ashok Kumar, marking the end of his tenure in Zambia.

Diplomacy

Indian High Commissioner to Zambia Concludes Term

1 Min Read

Finnish Ambassador Presents Credentials to King Letsie III

1 Min Read

Botswana Projects 3-4% Economic Growth in 2025

January 20, 2025

Somali Foreign Minister Urges Action on Gaza at UN Council

January 21, 2025

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Diplomacy

Somali Foreign Minister Urges Action on Gaza at UN Council

2 Min Read

Diplomacy

Finnish Ambassador Presents Credentials to King Letsie III

1 Min Read

Diplomacy

Somali FM, ICRC Director Discuss Humanitarian Cooperation

1 Min Read

Diplomacy

Indian High Commissioner to Zambia Concludes Term

1 Min Read

Business

Chapo Appoints New Finance, Energy Ministers

1 Min Read

Newly elected Mozambican president Daniel Chapo looks on at the Mozambique-China cultural center during an inter-religious service of repentance and reconciliation in Maputo, Mozambique, January 16, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Business

Mozambique President Won’t Change LNG Project Terms

2 Min Read

Former leaders of Ethiopian Airlines honored for their contributions at a special recognition ceremony."

Aviation

Ethiopian Airlines Honors Former Leaders for Contributions

1 Min Read

Hon. Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah and President Jacob Zuma engage with Ghanaian business leaders to strengthen economic ties.

Diplomacy

Afriyie-Ankrah Hosts Zuma for Ghana-South Africa Business Talks

1 Min Read

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Southern Africa

Economy

Botswana Projects 3-4% Economic Growth in 2025

1 Min Read

Diplomacy

Finnish Ambassador Presents Credentials to King Letsie III

1 Min Read

Diplomacy

Indian High Commissioner to Zambia Concludes Term

1 Min Read

Diplomacy

President Boko to Attend 2025 World Economic Forum

1 Min Read

West Africa

General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff

News

Nigerian Military to Sue Reuters Over Abortion Claims

2 Min Read

Nigerian soldiers prepare to load weapons on to a plane. For representational purposes.Credit: Reuters File Photo

News

Nigeria Airstrike Kills Civilians

2 Min Read

Bola Ahmed Tinubu thanks his supporters after he was declared winner in Nigeria's presidential election, at the Party's campaign headquarters, in Abuja, Nigeria March 1, 2023. Marvellous Durowaiye/Reuters

Diplomacy

Brazil Confirms Nigeria as BRICS Partner

1 Min Read

Diplomacy

Afriyie-Ankrah Hosts Zuma for Ghana-South Africa Business Talks

1 Min Read

East Africa

Diplomacy

Somali Foreign Minister Urges Action on Gaza at UN Council

2 Min Read

Diplomacy

Somali FM, ICRC Director Discuss Humanitarian Cooperation

1 Min Read

Aviation

Ethiopian Airlines Honors Former Leaders for Contributions

1 Min Read

Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of the Sudanese Sovereign Council

Diplomacy

US Sanctions Sudanese Army Chief

2 Min Read

Central Africa

Eswatini's Prime Minister joins African leaders at the AU Summit on Agrifood Systems in Kampala.

Agriculture

Eswatini Joins AU Summit on Agrifood Systems in Kampala

1 Min Read

Diplomacy

Nigerian Gunmen Kill Five Cameroonian Soldiers

1 Min Read

Uganda deployed soldiers in a ground operation after bombarding militant positions across the borderImage: picture-alliance/Yannick Tylle

News

ADF Rebels Kill 21 in Christmas Attacks

2 Min Read

Members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) stand guard against the M23 rebel group in Lubero, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo October 27, 2024. REUTERS/Djaffar Al Katanty/File Photo

News

DR Congo President Reshuffles Military Leadership

1 Min Read

North Africa

A fruitful discussion on the Nigerian movie The Man Died, part of the feature film competition, with the movie's director Awam Amkpa, screenwriter Syed Fouad (director of the festival), Dr. Hala Al-Mawi, and screenwriter Tamer Habib, joined by a number of African artists and directors.

Film & Television

‘The Man Died’ Premieres at Luxor African Film Festival

3 Min Read

A press conference seminar for the artist Khaled Al-Nabawi in the Aksar Temple In the presence of the festival’s president, Said Fouad.

Film & Television

African Cinema Shines at 14th Luxor Film Festival

2 Min Read

Somali Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi at the Trilateral Summit in Cairo

Diplomacy

Somali Minister Advocates Regional Cooperation at Cairo Summit

1 Min Read

Diplomacy

China’s UAVs Expand Presence in Africa

3 Min Read

Rest of the World

News across the world

Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer

Migration

Sweden Plans to Revoke Citizenship for Security Threats

3 Min Read

Previous edition of the World Police Summit. Photo courtesy.

Events

World Police Summit 2025 to Host 17,000 in Dubai

2 Min Read

South Korea's acting President, deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok presides over National Security Council at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, December 27, 2024. Yonhap via REUTERS/File Photo

Aviation

South Korea’s Acting President Tested by Plane Crash

2 Min Read

Capital Club Dubai 16th anniversary. Photo: Supplied

Business

Capital Club Dubai Marks 16 Years as a Premier Networking Hub

4 Min Read

Culture

Film & Television

DIFF 2025: Final Call for Entries

2 Min Read

The call is open to individuals keen to contribute insightful and well-researched articles on subjects such as the history, cultural significance, and legacy of various traditional African instruments. Photo: Jacques Naude

Music

MIAF Seeks Writers on African Traditional Instruments

1 Min Read

Film & Television

‘The Man Died’ Premieres at Luxor African Film Festival

3 Min Read

Film & Television

African Cinema Shines at 14th Luxor Film Festival

2 Min Read

Travel

Diplomacy

SA Passport Rises to Top 50 on Global Index

3 Min Read

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers an address to honour and pay tribute to King Shaka kaSenzangakhona during the occasion of the unveiling of his statue at the King Shaka International Airport Precinct in Durban. [ Photos: GCIS]

Culture & Tourism

Tourism Can Boost South Africa’s Economy, Says Ramaphosa

2 Min Read

Migration

Ghana Grants Visa-Free Entry to All African Nationals

1 Min Read

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town in South Africa

Travel

Cape Town’s Rising Costs Price Out Local Holidaymakers

3 Min Read

Sport

Football

Lookman Wins African Footballer of the Year

2 Min Read

Sport

Nigeria, South Africa Win as Tunisia Falters in AFCON Qualifiers

5 Min Read

Sport

Asante Kotoko Withdraws from Capital City Cup Over Visa Issues

2 Min Read

Sport

NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away at 58

1 Min Read

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Politics

Moroni, May 26, 2024. Speech by His Excellency AZALI Assoumani President of the Union of the Comoros,

Politics

Ruling Party Wins Comoros Elections, Opposition Claims Fraud

MORONI, Jan 15 — The Comoros ruling party claimed a decisive victory in the parliamentary elections on Sunday, securing 28 out of 33 seats, according to the Independent National Election…

By Kholofelo Morena 2 Min Read

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Daniel Chapo (R) was sworn in as Mozambique's president after a disputed election sparked weeks of deadly unrest © PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP

Politics

Daniel Chapo Sworn In as Mozambique’s Fifth President

MAPUTO, Jan 15 – Daniel Chapo was officially sworn in as the…

2 Min Read

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivers his speech during his inauguration ceremony at the National Sports Stadium in the capital Harare, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Mnangagwa Monday hailed recent elections as a sign of the country’s “mature democracy” and a victory over Western adversaries, as he took an oath of office following polls whose credibility was questioned by multiple observer missions, including those from Africa. (AP Photo /Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Politics

Zanu-PF Proposes Extending Mnangagwa’s Term to 2030

HARARE, Jan 14 – Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party has proposed extending President…

2 Min Read

Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby raises his hand during his inauguration ceremony in N'djamena, Chad May 23, 2024. REUTERS/Israel Matene/File Photo

Politics

Chad Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Majority

Chad’s ruling party, the Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS), has won a commanding…

1 Min Read

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Lifestyle

World Police Summit 2025 to Host 17,000 in Dubai

Dubai, UAE — The World Police Summit 2025 will bring together over 17,000 law enforcement officials, government specialists, and security experts from 130 countries at the Dubai World Trade Centre…

By Hluly Colette 2 Min Read

Cultural Diplomacy