The Los Angeles Post
U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: March 26, 2025
Today: March 26, 2025

Africa

Africa|Political|World

Niger’s junta leader is sworn in as president for a 5-year transition period under new law

Niger’s junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has been sworn in as the country’s president for a transition period of five years under a new charter that replaces the West African nation’s constitution

Niger’s junta leader is sworn in as president for a 5-year transition period under new law
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political

German authorities raid group that allegedly aims to overthrow Eritrean government

Police have been executing raids in six German states that are directed against a group that allegedly “is part of an international network whose aim is to overthrow the government in Eritrea.”

German authorities raid group that allegedly aims to overthrow Eritrean government
Africa|Celebrity|Europe|Health|World

UK's Prince Harry 'in shock' after quitting his African Aids charity

Britain's Prince Harry said he was "in shock" after quitting as a patron of Sentebale, a British charity he set up to help young people with HIV and Aids in Lesotho and Botswana,

UK's Prince Harry 'in shock' after quitting his African Aids charity
Africa|Crime|World

Islamist fighters attack two Nigerian military bases, security sources say

At least four Nigerian soldiers were killed when suspected Islamist fighters launched coordinated attacks on two military bases in northeastern Borno

Islamist fighters attack two Nigerian military bases, security sources say
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes

Hundreds of Palestinians have protested in northern Gaza to demand an end to war and chanting "Hamas out," social media posts showed, in a rare public show of opposition to

Hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Sudan aid groups say 54 killed in an airstrike blamed on the military in Darfur

Aid groups in Sudan say a military airstrike hit a local market in the country’s western region, igniting a huge fire and killing at least 54 people

Sudan aid groups say 54 killed in an airstrike blamed on the military in Darfur
Africa|Political|World

Sudan's RSF squeezing relief supplies as famine spreads, aid workers say

A Sudanese paramilitary force locked in a war with the army has placed new constraints on aid deliveries to territories where it is seeking to cement

Sudan's RSF squeezing relief supplies as famine spreads, aid workers say
Africa|Political|World

Burundi says Rwanda has a plan to attack it, Rwanda calls for calm

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye said he had seen "credible intelligence" that Rwanda has a plan to attack his country, whose forces have battled Rwandan-backed rebels in

Burundi says Rwanda has a plan to attack it, Rwanda calls for calm
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan's VP Machar says Uganda is violating arms embargo

South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar has accused Uganda of violating a United Nations arms embargo by entering the country with armoured and air force units, and

South Sudan's VP Machar says Uganda is violating arms embargo
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

South African rand on front foot, US tariff worries remain

South Africa's rand extended its recent rally on Tuesday, as markets continued to look for clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans.

South African rand on front foot, US tariff worries remain
Africa|Political|World

Renewed fighting in eastern Congo as neighbours try to revive peace process

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo battled militiamen allied with the government on Tuesday as regional countries tried to give fresh impetus to

Renewed fighting in eastern Congo as neighbours try to revive peace process
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan is teetering on the edge of renewed civil war, UN envoy says

The top U.N. official in South Sudan is warning that the country is teetering on the edge of renewed civil war

South Sudan is teetering on the edge of renewed civil war, UN envoy says
Africa|Political|World

South Africa president says persecution of whites a 'false narrative' as Musk repeats genocide claim

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the claim that white people are being persecuted in his country is a “completely false narrative.”

South Africa president says persecution of whites a 'false narrative' as Musk repeats genocide claim
Africa|Business|Economy|US

US jet fuel imports surge as Nigeria's Dangote refinery pushes barrels west

U.S. jet fuel imports are set to hit a two-year high in March after Nigeria's Dangote refinery pushed barrels to North America, which should lower prices of the

US jet fuel imports surge as Nigeria's Dangote refinery pushes barrels west
Africa|Political|World

Congo rebel leader says sanctions or minerals deal with the US won’t stop fighting in the east

The leader of the rebels who captured two key cities in eastern Congo tells The Associated Press that international sanctions and Congo’s proposed minerals deal with the United States in search of peace will not stop the fighting

Congo rebel leader says sanctions or minerals deal with the US won’t stop fighting in the east
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say

Egypt made a new proposal last week aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, security sources told Reuters on Monday.

Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say
Africa|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Gold Road rejects Gold Fields' 'highly opportunistic' $2.1 billion takeover bid

Australia's Gold Road Resources said on Monday it had rejected Gold Fields' $2.1 billion buyout bid because it believed the offer materially

Gold Road rejects Gold Fields' 'highly opportunistic' $2.1 billion takeover bid
Africa|Political|World

East Congo ceasefire in trouble as rebels stay in strategic town

A de facto ceasefire between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed rebels in the eastern Congo town of Walikale appeared to have broken down on Monday, with the rebels going back on a pledge

East Congo ceasefire in trouble as rebels stay in strategic town
Africa|Political|Sports

Newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry celebrated on return home to Zimbabwe

Newly elected International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry has arrived in her home country of Zimbabwe to a hero’s welcome as her victory is celebrated as a national milestone

Newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry celebrated on return home to Zimbabwe
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Expelled South African ambassador returns home and says will wear US sanction as 'badge of dignity'

The South African ambassador who was expelled from the United States and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration has been welcomed home at an airport by hundreds of supporters who sang songs praising him

Expelled South African ambassador returns home and says will wear US sanction as 'badge of dignity'
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Germany temporarily shuts embassy in South Sudan amid fears of civil war

Germany has temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan's capital Juba because of rising tensions that have brought the East African country to the verge of civil war, the German

Germany temporarily shuts embassy in South Sudan amid fears of civil war
Africa|Political|World

Congo M23 rebels say they will withdraw from seized town to support peace push

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels staging an offensive in east Congo said on Saturday they would withdraw forces from the seized town of Walikale in support of peace efforts, having

Congo M23 rebels say they will withdraw from seized town to support peace push
Africa|Election|Political

Gabon approves coup leader and ex-PM among candidates for presidential vote

Gabon's Constitutional Court has approved a list of eight candidates to run in the Central African nation's presidential election next month, including interim President Brice

Gabon approves coup leader and ex-PM among candidates for presidential vote
Africa|Political|World

Sudan's army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum after retaking the Republican Palace

Sudan’s military has consolidated its grip on Khartoum, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the capital's Republican Palace from a notorious paramilitary group

Sudan's army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum after retaking the Republican Palace