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 […]
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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 […]
African Union Congratulates Biya on Eighth Term, Calls for Dialogue Amid Post-Election Unrest
The African Union (AU) has congratulated Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya on securing an eighth term in office following the 12 October elections, while expressing […]
UN Chief Condemns Madagascar’s Military Takeover, Urges Peaceful Resolution
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the military’s seizure of power in Madagascar, describing it as an “unconstitutional change of power.” In […]
Fragile Truce: DRC and M23 Ink Deal for Ceasefire Oversight Amid Ongoing violence
In a tentative step toward peace, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have agreed to establish a joint international mechanism […]
Ghana to Host 2025 African Women Conference in November
Ghana will host the 2025 African Women Conference (AWC) from 26 to 28 November, bringing together leaders and stakeholders to deliberate on advancing gender equity, […]