Japan Proposes Indian Ocean–Africa Economic Zone to Boost Trade and Development
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has unveiled plans for an economic zone linking the Indian Ocean to Africa, signalling Tokyo’s […]
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Burkina Faso Expels UN Coordinator Over Child Rights Abuses Report
On Monday, August 18, 2025, Burkina Faso’s ruling junta has declared United Nations resident coordinator, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, persona non grata, following the publication of a […]
UN Warns of Escalating Insecurity and Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in West Africa and the Sahel
The United Nations has warned that worsening insecurity in West Africa and the Sahel is intensifying humanitarian needs, with millions facing acute food shortages and […]
Sudanese Airstrike Destroys Suspected Emirati Aircraft in Darfur, Killing Dozens of Alleged Mercenaries
A Sudanese airstrike on Nyala airport in the conflict-torn Darfur region has reportedly killed at least 40 suspected Colombian mercenaries and destroyed a shipment of […]
Rwanda to Host 250 Migrants Under New Agreement with the United States
Rwanda has signed a new agreement with the United States to receive up to 250 migrants, reinforcing its reputation as a sanctuary for displaced populations. […]
UN Security Council Extends Sanctions on Armed Groups in Central African Republic Until 2026
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted, on July 29, Resolution 2789 on Tuesday, extending for another year the sanctions targeting armed groups and […]
UN Sounds Alarm Over Worsening Food Insecurity in Africa Amid Global Gains
A new United Nations report reveals a stark contrast between global progress in reducing hunger and a deepening food crisis in Africa. In 2024, over […]
Global hunger falls, but Africa’s food crisis deepens, UN warns
Despite a global decline in hunger for the third year in a row, food insecurity in Africa has worsened significantly, according to a new United […]
Funding Cuts Push Nigeria to Brink as Hunger Crisis Deepens Across West Africa
Nigeria is confronting what the United Nations describes as an “unprecedented hunger crisis,” with nearly 31 million people facing acute food insecurity—a figure comparable to […]
Angola Champions Peaceful, Inclusive Solutions to Libya’s Political Crisis
Angola has reiterated its firm support for a peaceful resolution of the Libyan conflict, advocating inclusive and regionally-led approaches over external military interventions. Speaking before […]