Drone Explosions Kill UN Aid Worker in Goma Amid Escalating Eastern Congo Conflict
A series of drone explosions struck downtown Goma on Wednesday, killing at least one person, a United Nations aid worker, and heightening tensions in eastern […]
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South Africa Offers to Mediate Escalating Middle East War
Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, says his country is prepared to help mediate the escalating conflict in the Middle East as tensions rise following […]
UN Receives Macky Sall’s Nomination for Secretary-General
The United Nations has formally acknowledged the candidacy of former Senegalese President Macky Sall for the position of Secretary-General. The confirmation was delivered by the […]
AU Chair Warns Middle East Escalation Could Undermine Global Stability
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over the escalating military tensions in the Middle East, cautioning that […]
Ghana Armed Forces Rescue 71 Fishermen After Armed Sea Attack Off Central Region
The Ghana Armed Forces has rescued 71 fishermen whose boats were attacked by unidentified gunmen off Ghana’s coast, a local official confirmed on Thursday. Kalala […]
Guterres Demands UN Reform as AU Summit Focuses on Water Security and Conflict
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday urged sweeping reforms to the UN Security Council, describing Africa’s continued absence from permanent representation a “indefensible” in […]
UNECA Chief Urges Africa to Rethink Development Model Amid Global Economic Shifts
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Executive Secretary Claver Gatete on Wednesday called on African countries to mobilise and manage development financing more effectively […]
Somalia Wins Seat on AU Peace and Security Council for 2026–2028 Term
Somalia has been elected to the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the 2026–2028 term, marking its first membership of the 15-member body […]
South Africa to end 27-year UN peacekeeping deployment in DR Congo by 2026
South Africa has announced plans to withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), bringing to a […]
African Union raises concerns over US withdrawal from UN funding
The African Union has expressed concern following a decision by the United States to halt funding and participation in several United Nations entities, warning that […]