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, […]
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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 […]
UN-Backed Court Opens Crimes Against Humanity Trial of Former CAR President Bozizé
A United Nations-backed Court in the Central African Republic has opened the trial of former President François Bozizé, who is accused of crimes against humanity […]
Ghana Hosts Global Summit to Advance Slavery and Colonial Reparations Agenda
Ghana has opened a three-day international Summit in Accra aimed at advancing global discussions on reparations linked to slavery and colonialism, as the movement gains […]
MSF Dismisses 18 Staff Over Abuse of Sudanese Refugees in Chad
Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has dismissed 18 staff members following investigations into allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving Sudanese refugees in eastern […]