Ethiopia: Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie elected President
Ethiopia has a new President. On Monday, October 7, Parliament elected Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie to succeed Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia’s first female Head of […]
United Nations
Kenya army to join UN peacekeepers in East DRC
On Sunday August 25, Kenya’s military announced that its troops have departed for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to join a United Nations […]
Swiss Peace Talks: Sudan’s Paramilitary Chief to Join US-Saudi Mediated Negotiations
In a surprising turn of events, Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, has announced his intention to participate in cease-fire talks […]
Mali’s Military Launches Probe into Disturbing Video of Alleged Soldier Misconduct
The Malian armed forces have initiated an investigation into a shocking video that has sparked outrage and concern across social media platforms. The footage, which […]
Gambia’s Parliament Rejects Bill to Legalize Female Genital Mutilation
In a significant victory for human rights advocates, Gambia’s parliament has decisively rejected a bill that sought to overturn the country’s 2015 ban on female […]
UN Report Implicates Uganda in Supporting Congo’s M23 Rebels
A United Nations report has alleged that the Ugandan army has provided support to the M23 rebel group operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of […]
Uganda and Rwanda back proxies, plunder resources in eastern DRC — UN experts
The Ugandan army has supported the M23 rebels operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while some 3,000-4,000 Rwandan soldiers fought alongside them, […]
Tropical Cyclone Freddy Sets New Record as Longest-Lasting Storm
The United Nations’ weather agency has officially confirmed Tropical Cyclone Freddy as the longest-lasting cyclone on record, persisting for an unprecedented 36 days. This remarkable […]
Sudan: Paramilitary Forces Storm and Loot North Darfur’s Main Hospital
Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese paramilitary group, attacked the main hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur, on Saturday, forcing the suspension of all medical […]
Alassane Ouattara in Seoul for the Inaugural Korea-Africa Summit
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – After visiting France, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara arrived in Seoul on Sunday, June 2, to participate in the first Korea-Africa Summit, […]