US jury awards $29m to family of Ethiopian Airlines crash victim
A Chicago jury has awarded $29 million in damages to the family of an Irish-born United Nations employee who died in the March 2019 Ethiopian […]
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Ethiopia Joins World AI Cooperation Organization as Founding Member
Ethiopia has joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a founding member, reaffirming its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence, digital transformation and international […]
Cameroon, CAR and UNHCR Plan New Phase of Voluntary Refugee Repatriation
Authorities from Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR) and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have begun discussions on restarting the voluntary repatriation of CAR […]
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, […]
Africa must strengthen trade, innovation and regional value chains — AEC 2026 concludes
African policymakers and development experts have called for stronger institutions, increased investment in innovation, and deeper regional trade cooperation as key steps towards building a […]
Russia offers Mozambique support to tackle northern terrorism
Russia has pledged to support Mozambique’s efforts to eliminate the terrorist threat in the country’s north, following talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and […]
South Africa destroys nearly 12,000 illegal firearms to combat violent crime
South African Police destroyed 11,859 firearms and firearm parts on Thursday as part of efforts to prevent illegal weapons from being used in criminal activities. […]
UN Declares Detention of Niger Rights Activist Moussa Tchangari Arbitrary, Calls for His Release
The United Nations has described the detention of Nigerien human rights activist Moussa Tchangari as arbitrary and urged the authorities in Niger to release him […]
Nigeria Senate Approves Bill to Establish State Police in Major Security Overhaul
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Senate of Nigeria has approved a constitutional bill allowing the creation of State-level Police forces, marking a significant restructuring […]
Mahama Calls for Gender-Inclusive Reparations, Highlights Suffering of Enslaved Women
President John Dramani Mahama has stressed that global reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade remains incomplete unless it fully addresses the specific suffering endured […]