UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
After more than half a century of dispute, the United Kingdom reached a “historic agreement” with Mauritius on Thursday October 3 on the sovereignty of […]
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Tragic Lake Kivu Boat Disaster Claims Dozens in Eastern Congo
At least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo on Thursday, according to local governor Jean-Jacques Purusi. The […]
Kenya Requests IMF Governance Assessment Amid Financial Challenges
Kenya’s government has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to conduct an official assessment of corruption and governance issues, according to sources familiar with the […]
Migrant Tragedy off Djibouti Coast Highlights Perils of Irregular Migration
Two vessels carrying migrants from Africa sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Djibouti, resulting in 45 fatalities, according to the U.N. migration […]
President Macron hopes to convince DRC and Rwanda to make peace
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda this week in an effort to push […]
Mozambique’s Elections: Balancing Power, Insurgency, and Economic Challenges
Mozambique’s upcoming presidential and legislative elections on October 9 are set against a backdrop of complex national challenges. The ruling Frelimo party, in power since […]
Alleged Coup Plot Rocks Benin’s Political Landscape
Two figures close to Benin’s President Patrice Talon have been remanded in custody following accusations of orchestrating a coup attempt. Olivier Boko, a businessman and […]
Washington voices appreciation for King Mohammed VI’s crucial voice in promoting a more peaceful, secure Middle East, reaffirms support for Morocco’s serious, credible, realistic Autonomy Plan
The United States has voiced appreciation for King Mohammed VI’s crucial voice in advancing a more peaceful and secure Middle East region and for Morocco’s […]
Former President Macky Sall named head of list for Senegalese legislative elections
The opposition coalition Takku Wallu Senegal has named former President Macky Sall as the head of its list for the upcoming early legislative elections in […]
Rebel Control of Congo’s Mineral-Rich Region Fuels Conflict and Raises International Concerns
The M23 rebel group in eastern Congo has seized control of the Rubaya mining area, generating an estimated $300,000 monthly from its rich mineral deposits. […]