UN Chief to Visit Egypt for Talks on Regional Tensions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is scheduled to visit Egypt from Oct. 24 to 26 at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, with talks expected to focus on diplomatic efforts…
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Malian Diaspora in France Condemns “Biased Media Campaigns” Targeting Bamako
The Malian diaspora in France has denounced what it described as a “growing wave of biased media campaigns” against Mali,…
Israeli President’s Visit to Congo and Zambia Draws Palestinian Condemnation
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Kinshasa this week on the first-ever visit by an Israeli head of state to…
Lubanga’s Return Adds New Pressure to Eastern DR Congo’s Conflict Landscape
Thomas Lubanga, previously convicted by the International Criminal Court, has re-emerged in Ituri at the head of a new militia.…
Malian TikTok Activist Publicly Executed by Armed Group in Northern Town
A Malian social media activist known for praising the national army on TikTok was abducted and publicly executed by gunmen…
South Africa Takes Over SADC Leadership After Madagascar’s Political Withdrawal
South Africa has assumed interim leadership of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) after Madagascar formally withdrew from the bloc’s…
Niger Demands “Assurances” Before Reopening Border with Benin
Niger’s military-led government has refused to reopen its border with neighbouring Benin, saying it will only do so once Cotonou…
Partial Return to Normal Life in Mali Amid Armed Blockade and Fuel Shortages
Life in Mali’s capital, Bamako, is slowly returning to normal after two weeks of near paralysis, as several fuel stations…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Meets Al-Burhan, Reaffirms Support for Sudan’s Unity
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Sudan’s Sovereign Council leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Port Sudan on Tuesday, reaffirming Cairo’s…
Five Killed in Renewed Violence Targeting Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia’s Arsi Zone
At least five members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church were killed on Monday in a new attack in Merti…
AU Condemns U.S. Threats, Backs Nigeria’s Sovereignty
The African Union (AU) has voiced strong concern over recent statements from the United States suggesting potential military intervention in…
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed Inspects New Dam in Amhara, Touts Project as Key to Food Security
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inspected the newly constructed Magatch Dam in the Amhara region’s Gondar area — the…
Djibouti’s Ruling Party to Hold Extraordinary Congress Amid Speculation Over President Guelleh’s Future
Djibouti’s ruling People’s Rally for Progress (RPP) has announced plans to convene an extraordinary party congress on Saturday to select…
