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 […]
United Nations
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 […]
Russia-Backed Touadéra Poised for Third Term as Central African Republic Holds Landmark Elections
Voters in the Central African Republic went to the polls on Sunday, December 28, 2025, to elect a President alongside federal, regional and municipal representatives […]
UNEA-7 Convenes in Nairobi to Drive Global Environmental Action
The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) commenced on Monday, 8 December 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, with nearly 6,000 delegates from over […]
Tanzania Urges Citizens to Stay Indoors as Independence Day Protest Calls Mount
Tanzania’s Prime minister appealed to citizens to remain at home on Tuesday, December 9, as activists mobilised for nationwide protests over the Government’s handling of […]
DRC Battles Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years as Nearly 2,000 Die -UNICEF
The Democratic Republic of Congo is contending with its most severe cholera outbreak in a quarter of a century, with nearly 2,000 deaths recorded since […]