African Union raises concerns over US withdrawal from UN funding
The African Union has expressed concern following a decision by the United States to halt funding and participation in several United Nations entities, warning that […]
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Central African Republic’s Touadera Wins Third Term Amid Contested Poll
Provisional results released Tuesday, January 6, 2026, by the National Electoral Authority show President Faustin-Archange Touadera securing a third term with 76.15% of the vote […]
Angola and DRC Leaders Confer on Peace Initiatives Amid Ongoing Eastern Conflict
President João Lourenço of Angola, who also serves as current Chairperson of the African Union (AU), held on Monday a high‑level meeting in Luanda with […]
Ethiopia Confirms June 2026 Elections Despite Ongoing Conflicts
Ethiopia will proceed with parliamentary elections on 1 June next year, the Electoral Commission has confirmed on 9 December, even as the country grapples with […]
AU Commission Condemns Benin Coup Attempt, Orders Soldiers to Return to Barracks
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Yousouf, has strongly condemned the 7 December attempted coup in Benin, describing it as a grave […]
Angola’s President to Witness Signing of Critical DRC-Rwanda Peace Accord in Washington
Angola’s Head of state, João Lourenço, has arrived on Wednesday, 3 December, in Washington, D.C., at the invitation of the U.S. Administration to witness the […]
African Union Renews Push for UN Security Council Seat, Fair Global Representation at AU–EU Summit
On Monday, November 24 2025, Africa’s leaders have renewed their demand for permanent representation on the UN Security Council and more equitable participation in global […]
Macron Arrives in Luanda for 7th AU–EU Summit to Deepen Africa–Europe Cooperation
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived on Monday, November 24 in Luanda, Angola, to participate in the 7th African Union–European Union Summit, held from 24–25 […]
Two Kenyan Border Patrol Officers Killed in al-Shabab Roadside Bombing Near Somalia Border
Two Kenyan Border Patrol Unit officers were killed on Wednesday, November 19, when their patrol vehicle struck an improvised explosive device planted by al-Shabab militants […]
Tanzanian Authorities Target Opposition Leaders Amid Post-Election Unrest
Tanzanian police have arrested over the week-end CHADEMA’s deputy Secretary general, Amani Golugwa, and are pursuing nine other senior party figures following violent protests that […]