Djibouti’s Foreign Minister wins AUC Chair contest
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Youssouf, has won the race to become the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission. Youssouf…
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United Nations warns of escalating situation in Congo
Rwandan-backed rebels gained ground in eastern Congo on Wednesday despite the unilateral ceasefire they declared earlier this week, taking control…
Trump launched investigation on country’s policies, plans to cut US funding to South Africa
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will cut all funding to South Africa and has launched an investigation into…
Gabon to hold Presidential election April 12
Gabon will hold a presidential election on April 12, the council of ministers said. The military currently rules the West…
Gabon accepts new electoral law, hailed as victory for junta leader
Gabon’s transitional parliament on Monday approved a new electoral code seen by opponents as favourable to junta leader Brice Oligui…
Tanzania’s ruling party nominates President Hassan for president
Tanzania’s ruling party has nominated Samia Suluhu Hassan as its candidate for president ahead of the country’s general elections in…
Donald Trump sworn in as America’s 47th president
Donald Trump was sworn in as America’s 47th president on Monday, after surviving impeachments, criminal indictments and two assassination attempts.…
Uganda’s military leader leaves X over contentious posts
Uganda’s chief of defence forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, has declared his departure from…
Venancio Mondlane, Mozambique’s opposition leader, returns from exile
Mozambique’s main opposition leader returned from exile Thursday as security forces fired tear gas at hundreds of his supporters who…
UN: Gang violence in Haiti claimed the lives of almost 5,600 individuals in 2024
More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya struggles to…