Macky Sall to Return to Senegal Seeking Support for UN Secretary-General Bid
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to return to Dakar on 17 July 2026 for his first visit since leaving office three years ago, […]
African Union
SADC Reaffirms Support for Madagascar’s Return to Constitutional Rule
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has renewed its commitment to helping Madagascar restore constitutional governance, with regional leaders meeting virtually on 29 June 2026 […]
DRC and Rwanda Pledge Immediate De-escalation of Tensions in South Kivu
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to de-escalate tensions immediately in South Kivu province, following rising clashes between government forces and the […]
Niger: 35 Killed as Militants Attack Niger’s Main International Airport
At least 35 people were killed on Thursday after heavily armed militants launched an attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in the Nigerien capital, Niamey, […]
AU Reviews DRC Peace Mediation Process at Lomé Evaluation Meeting
The African Union has convened a biannual evaluation meeting in Lomé, Togo, to review ongoing mediation efforts aimed at resolving the crisis in eastern Democratic […]
Ethiopia Votes in Parliamentary Election as Abiy Ahmed Seeks Another Five-Year Term
Ethiopians headed to the polls on Monday, June 1, 2026, to elect members of the House of Representatives in a vote expected to secure another […]
Broad Participation in Ethiopia’s Election Reflects Independent Democratic Will – EIPD Head
The Head of the Ethiopian Institute of Public Diplomacy (EIPD), Yassin Ahmed, says the high level of public participation in Ethiopia’s 7th General Election demonstrates […]
South Africa Commits $5 Million to Support Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda
South Africa has pledged 5 million US dollars to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to support efforts to contain the […]
African Union Marks 63rd Africa Day with Renewed Call for Unity, Development and Global Influence
The African Union (AU) has marked on Monday, May 25, the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), bringing together […]
Angry residents torch Ebola treatment Centre as Congo outbreak worsens
Angry youths set fire to an Ebola treatment Centre in the eastern Congolese town of Rwampara on Thursday, May 21, after authorities prevented them from […]