UN Backs Map Showing Africa’s True Size
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday backed a resolution promoting the use of a world map that more accurately represents the relative size of continents, in a move led…
Politics
Ethiopian Government Forces Open Fire on Passenger Minibus, Over Six Civilians Killed
The Ethiopian government forces have reportedly opened fire on a minibus carrying passengers in the North Shoa region of Amhara,…
U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert Over Potential Unrest in Ethiopia
The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa has issued a security alert regarding potential spontaneous demonstrations across Ethiopia. American citizens are…
Egypt & Djibouti Reaffirm Red Sea Control Amid Ethiopian Maritime Aspirations
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh have reaffirmed their countries’ exclusive authority over the…
Zelensky Visits South Africa Amid U.S. Pressure and Domestic Protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to make an official visit to South Africa this Thursday, at a time when…
United Nations Calls for Fair Elections in Ivory Coast
The United Nations reaffirmed its support for the political process in Ivory Coast, emphasizing the need for transparent and fair…
Al-Qaeda Affiliate Claims Responsibility for Attacks on Benin Army
The al-Qaeda-affiliated group, Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), has claimed responsibility for attacks on two Beninese army…
Russia to Support Senegal in Agricultural Development: Adviser to Prime Minister
Senegal's agricultural sector is set to receive substantial support from Russia, according to Modou Gueye Seck, an agriculture adviser to…
Zimbabwe’s Energy Sector Spurs Investment Growth in Q1
Zimbabwe’s energy sector saw significant growth in the first quarter of 2025, driven by the $2 billion, 600-megawatt coal power…
Protests in Guinea Support Military Junta Leader Doumbouya
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Guinea’s capital, Conakry, on Monday, showing their backing for the…
U.S. Secretary of State Cancels Visit to Kenya and Ethiopia
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has canceled his planned visit to Kenya and Ethiopia, a move that marks a…
WFP Halts Aid for Hundreds of Thousands in Ethiopia Due to Funding Shortage
The World Food Programme (WFP), a United Nations agency, announced this week that it has had to halt nutritional support…
ECOWAS Holds Emergency Summit to Discuss Fallout from Sahel States’ Withdrawal
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened an emergency session on Tuesday in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, to…
