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
Mauritius, UK Push Forward with Chagos Sovereignty Talks, Eyes on Diego Garcia Deal
Ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Mauritius and the United Kingdom regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago have gained renewed momentum,…
TPLF Faction Ousts Rivals From Adigrat Town in Tigray Amid Rising Eritrea-Ethiopia War Fears
A faction of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) led by Debretsion Gebremichael seized control of the Adigrat town administration…
Zimbabwe and Russia Discuss Trade, Investment, as Harare Eyes BRICS
Zimbabwe is awaiting a decision on its application to join the BRICS economic bloc, Foreign Minister Amon Murwira said during…
Clashes Continue in Eastern DRC Following Deadly Civilian Attack
Fighting between M23 rebels and pro-government militias continued on Sunday in the town of Nyabiondo, located about 100 kilometers north…
Ethiopia Launches Six-Month Anti-Pollution Campaign to Promote Green Culture
Ethiopia will roll out a six-month nationwide anti-pollution campaign aimed at boosting public awareness and fostering a culture of environmental…
Ghana’s Mahama Pledges to Restore Trust Between Sahel Bloc and ECOWAS
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Mali on Saturday for a one-day visit during which he held talks with…
U.S. Orders Non-Essential Staff to Leave South Sudan Amid Escalating Security Risks
The United States has ordered the departure of non-emergency government employees and their family members from South Sudan, citing an…
Mass Exodus in Ethiopia’s Arsi Zone Amid Rising Fears of Religious Persecution
Thousands of residents are fleeing Ethiopia’s Arsi zone in the Oromia region, fearing escalating religious tensions and potential persecution. Reports…
AU Warns of Escalating Violence in South Sudan, Urges Immediate Restraint
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat expressed deep concern over rising tensions and violent clashes in South Sudan’s…
Ethiopian Diplomat Becomes IGAD’s Youngest UN Observer
Ethiopian-born Cherinet Hariffo has been appointed as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s (IGAD) first permanent observer to the United Nations,…
South Africa Rejects U.S. ‘Megaphone Diplomacy’ Over Land Law Dispute
South Africa dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest social media comments on its land reform policies, saying it would not…
South Sudan General Killed in Attack on UN Helicopter Evacuation
A South Sudanese general and at least two dozen soldiers were killed when a United Nations helicopter sent to evacuate…
