South Africa, Lesotho Ready to Implement SADC Anti-Corruption Index
The Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho have demonstrated sufficient institutional capacity to implement the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Corruption Effort Index (SACEI), following national readiness…
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UN Rights Council Rejects Eritrea’s Bid to End Human Rights Probe
In a decisive vote seen as a key moment for international accountability, the United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday…
Liberian President Issues Historic Apology for Civil Wars, Urges Justice and Reconciliation
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has issued an unprecedented formal apology on behalf of the state for the violence, trauma, and…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Presses Ahead with National Dialogue After Key Coalition Partner Walks Out
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to continue his flagship national dialogue initiative despite a high-profile walkout by the…
Sudan Accuses Ethiopian Militias of Border Incursion Amid Rising Cross-Border Tensions
Sudanese officials in the eastern borderlands with Ethiopia have accused armed militias, allegedly supported by the Ethiopian army, of making…
Cairo Rejects Ethiopia’s “Water Hegemony” Approach over Nile Dispute
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, has strongly rejected Ethiopia’s continued unilateral actions concerning the Grand Ethiopian…
ECOWAS Urges Dialogue and Calm in Togo Amid Deadly Protest Crackdown
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has broken its silence and expressed deep concern over recent unrest in…
Rival Tigrayan Factions Clash in South Tigray, Sparking Fears of Renewed Conflict
Fresh armed clashes have erupted in Ethiopia’s Tigray region between rival Tigrayan factions, raising concerns of renewed intra-regional violence at…
Ethiopian Army Claims to ‘Annihilate’ Fano Fighters as Rebel Group Reports Gains
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) announced a major update on Wednesday regarding its ongoing military campaign in the Amhara…
President Trump to Host Five African Leaders for High-Level Trade Summit in Washington
A senior White House official announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will host a summit on July 9 with five…
Ethiopia to Officially Inaugurate GERD in September, Invites Egypt and Sudan to Attend
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that his government will officially inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in September,…
France Hands Over Rufisque Base to Senegal as Military Withdrawal Nears Completion
France has formally handed over its Rufisque military base to the Senegalese government, marking the fourth facility vacated as part…
INTERPOL Warns of Rising Human Trafficking Tied to Online Scam Syndicates
The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has issued an urgent warning over the escalating global crisis of human trafficking linked…
