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Tigray Interim Council Meets U.S. Envoy as Regional Tensions Escalate
A delegation from Ethiopia’s Tigray Interim Council held talks this week with U.S. Ambassador Ervin Massinga in Addis Ababa, as…
Guinea’s Junta Sets September Date for Constitutional Referendum
Guinea’s ruling military junta has announced that a long-awaited referendum on a new constitution will be held in September 2025,…
Rwanda Marks 31st Genocide Anniversary Amid Tensions Over M23 Allegations
Rwanda commemorated the 31st anniversary of the 1994 genocide, a tragic event in which an estimated 800,000 people, predominantly from…
Nigeria’s ‘Take-It-Back’ Movement to Protest Despite Police Opposition
Organizers of the "Take-It-Back" Movement in Nigeria have confirmed their intention to proceed with planned nationwide protests on April 7,…
Deadly Floods Strike Kinshasa, Killing at Least 22 and Severing Airport Access
Torrential rains in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, have left at least 22 people dead and dozens more…
U.S. Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Nationals, Halts New Entries Amid Policy Shift
In a sweeping policy move, the United States has revoked existing visas for South Sudanese nationals and blocked the issuance…
Zimbabwe to Suspend Tariffs on U.S. Goods Following Trump’s New Trade Levies
The government of Zimbabwe has announced its decision to suspend tariffs on a range of American goods, a policy shift…
Ethiopia to Require One-Year National Service for University Students
Ethiopia’s government is preparing to implement a mandatory one-year national service program for university students, Education Minister Berhanu Nega announced…
Zanzibar Introduces Digital Loan Platform to Enhance Financial Access for Special Groups
The Zanzibar Economic Empowerment Agency (ZEEA) has unveiled a digital loan system aimed at streamlining financial access for women, youth,…
Ethiopia, Uganda Seal Strategic Deals on Security, Trade, and Development
Ethiopia and Uganda have signed eight bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors, following the conclusion of the…
DRC Sets December 16, 2028, for Presidential, Legislative Elections
The Democratic Republic of the Congo will hold its next presidential and legislative elections on December 16, 2028, according to…
Dozens Abducted in Armed Bus Ambush on Road to Addis Ababa
Around 60 passengers were abducted when armed attackers ambushed a bus traveling from Bahir Dar to Addis Ababa near the…
