Igad to hold emergency talks on Somalia-Ethiopia row
Leaders of the East African regional bloc, Igad, will next week meet in Uganda to discuss the growing diplomatic tensions…
Campaigns draw to a close ahead of Comoros poll
Campaigns for Sunday’s presidential and regional elections in Comoros are set to end on Friday, amid calls for boycott by…
Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case
Israel has said South Africa has distorted the truth in its case to the International Court of Justice, where it…
African Catholic leaders reject Pope’s same-sex blessings
Catholic bishops in Africa have rejected Pope Francis’ declaration to bless homosexual couples, asserting that it is “contrary to the…
Nigeria’s Central Bank sacks board of three banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed the boards and management of Keystone, Polaris and Union Banks this week…
Tutu statue wrapped in Palestinian scarf goes on display
A statue of the late South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu wearing a Palestinian scarf has been unveiled in Cape Town…
At the United Nations Security Council, Special Representative Simão Reiterates D’ United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel’s (UNOWAS) Commitment to Working with Regional and International Partners to Consolidate Peace, Security and Democracy in West Africa and the Sahel
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS),…
Presidential Election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Statement by Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki)
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) held a presidential election which began on 20 December 2023 (local time) and…
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Amani Africa Launch a Policy Brief on Safeguarding the Humanitarian Space in Africa: Analysis of Current State of Affairs and Policy Recommendations
Across Africa, a humanitarian crisis unfolds. Spiraling conflicts, a changing climate, and restrictive government policies cast a long shadow on…
Uganda: Legislators raise concerns over country’s debt burden
The increasing debt burden facing the country continues to bother Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee who have put…
East African Community (EAC) Statement on Inter-Partner States Cooperation
The East African Community was founded primarily to cooperate for mutual benefit and to promote the welfare of the people…
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) invests in leading climate tech company KOKO as part of carbon business growth
RMB (www.RMB.co.za) announced today a strategic partnership with climate technology leader KOKO, where it has acted as the lead mandated…
Regional Workshop in Cairo Shapes Blue Economy Strategies for Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) & Community of Sahel–Saharan States (CEN–SAD) North Africa
From the 27th to the 30th of December 2023, the Regional Consultative Meeting for the Formulation of Regional Blue Economy…
The National coalition of Integrity Committee meets today 12th January 2024
Today marked a significant milestone as key independent state institutions, including the Ombudsman, the Constitutional Appointment Authority, the Anti-Corruption Commission,…
United Nation (UN) Condemns Deadly Mortar Attack on Aden Adde International Airport Area
The United Nations in Somalia strongly condemns a mortar attack which killed a member of the UN Guard Unit on…
Chinese brands bring quality, affordable cars to Angola: official
Chinese vehicle brands are bringing high-quality and affordable cars to Angola, said Amadeu Nunes, the secretary of state for commerce…
Poultry farming reaps year-round rewards, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Nus Ibrahim moved through her cool, dimly lit home. She shone a light from her phone towards the corner of…
Shining the Spotlight on #BlackExcellence in Civic Engagement and Politics
The influential history of Black individuals and organizations in civic engagement and political leadership throughout the world is incontrovertible and…
Election Results in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United States congratulates Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo on his re-election to a second term as President of the Democratic…
Decentralized cholera response: Bridging the gap in Harare’s hotspot communities
The recent surge in cholera cases has placed immense pressure on healthcare facilities, particularly the Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital…