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…
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Ethiopia to Deploy 2,500 Troops to Somalia in AU Mission Against Al-Shabaab
The African Union and the Somali government have approved the deployment of 2,500 Ethiopian troops to the African Union Support…
Abiy Ahmed Pledges Regional Support as South Sudan Faces Leadership Rift
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed his country’s support for South Sudan on Monday, calling for greater regional cooperation to…
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,…
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,…
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…
DRC, M23 Rebels Hold First Direct Talks in Qatar Amid Escalating Conflict
Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) government and M23 rebels have held direct talks for the first time in months, marking…
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…
Israel in Talks to Relocate Gazans to South Sudan, Somalia & Indonesia
Israel has reportedly engaged in discussions with South Sudan, Somalia, and Indonesia regarding the potential relocation of displaced Palestinians from…
