Africa Eye

The South African government condemned a “disinformation campaign” following U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to freeze aid, accusing the country of being aggressive toward the U.S. Trump criticized South Africa’s land reform law, calling it discriminatory against white farmers. In response, the South African government rejected these claims, stating that the order was based on “false assumptions” and ignored …

With less than two years remaining until Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election, the political landscape is heating up. On February 7, 2025, Tidjane Thiam, the president of the Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA) and a long-time Ivorian citizen, announced that he has officially renounced his French nationality. This move, in compliance with Ivorian law, is seen as a significant demonstration …

At least ten people were killed on Friday near Gao, in northern Mali, in a suspected jihadist attack on a convoy escorted by the Malian army and Russian Wagner group mercenaries. According to local and security sources, the attackers targeted several vehicles, once again highlighting the persistent threat posed by armed groups in the region. Since 2012, Mali has been …