The UAEās Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan was in Addis Ababa for the World Without Hunger Conference in replacement of theUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed…
Rwanda Defence Forces Accused Of Supporting Rebel Group…
In response to a recent accusation that Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) has been supporting rebel group M23, governor of the Western Province has refuted the claims. Governor Francois Habitegeko,Ā refused the accusations that have been doing…
Malta: Third consecutive win for Labor Party
Despite all the challenges in the region, Malta has been successful in establishing a strong political support in the name of the Labor party, which has won its third consecutive election in the political run…
Zimbabweans cast votes in crucial by-elections.
Zimbabweans voted in parliamentary and local authority by-elections on Saturday, which are considered a preview of what to expect in next year's national elections. People are so excited about the polls that President Emmerson Mnangagwa…
Humanitarian truce by Ethiopia in war scarred Tigray…
On Thursday, Ethiopiaās Abiy Ahmed led government made a surprise announcement of what it called āan indefinite humanitarian truceā in the Tigray region scarred by war. The government said the move was necessary to allow…
Ethiopia allows aid meant for Tigray as it…
Ethiopia - Ethiopia may finally have some relief for the Tigray community as the administration has given its nod for allowing aid to help the community after taking note of their sufferings for nearly two…
ECOWAS leaders meet in Accra to discuss sanctions…
Mali - Leaders of West Africa's regional organization ECOWAS met on Friday to discuss Mali's political crisis, three months after imposing harsh sanctions on the Sahelian country. The meetings began "behind closed doors between leaders…
The United States has sanctioned Sudanese police for…
The US placed sanctions on Sudan's Central Reserve Police (CRP) force on Monday for human rights violations. The CRP has been accused by the Treasury Department of being "at the forefront" of the crackdown on…
Spainās changed stance brings a diplomatic shift in…
Spain has altered its long-standing stance in Western Sahara, the former colony in North Africa. Ending a 10-month long row, Morocco reinstated its ambassador to Spain. The months-long conflict between the two Mediterranean neighbours was…
New tombs have been revealed at the Pharaonic…
At a Pharaonic necropolis just outside Cairo on Saturday, Egypt showcased a collection of newly unearthed, exquisitely decorated ancient tombs. This month, archeologists found five graves. They date back to the Old Kingdom, which lasted…
Ethiopia arrests former government officials from Tigray
The Ethiopian authorities have detained several senior officials from the Tigray region. The head of the state-appointed human rights commission said on Friday that the authorities also arrested former government officials. Daniel Bekele, Chief Commissioner…
Kenya will get $750 million from the World…
Kenya has been accepted for a $750 million loan from the World Bank to help finance its budget until 2022. Kenya would have to make the changes in its public procurement procedures that were meant…
Nigeria: President Buhari apologizes to countrymen over power…
President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari has extended apologies to the people of the country over the recent economic crisis that led to a shortage of fuel and power grid failures. The apology by the leader…
Somalia delays the lower house elections again
Somalia has delayed the lower house elections again. The electoral committee has pushed back the deadline for completing the election until March 31. The electoral commission announced the latest postponement on Tuesday. The election is…
Ukraine’s war causes food insecurity fears in the…
Rising prices, exacerbated by the Ukraine crisis, have fueled fears of societal unrest in eastern DR Congo. Geographic isolation and decades of warfare have hampered the region's economy. It's been the same disappointment lately when…
Aid workers safety compromised in South Sudan
Sudan - The population of South Sudan is scrapped of basic requirements to the extent that they are now resorting to stealing and attacking camps of aid workers. The human rights activists, relief workers and…
Sudanese Court sentences ex-chief of staff to 9…
A military court in Sudan sentenced former chief of staff of the Sudanese armed forces, Hashim Abdel Muttalib, to nine years in prison on Monday over the 2019 attempted coup. A source familiar with the…
Peace talks between Chad’s military government and armed…
On Sunday, in Doha, Chad's military-led government and armed rebel factions began long-awaited talks. Peace talks for Chad have begun in Qatar. These talks are designed to pave the way for a national discourse in…
“We chose Raila Odinga,” Kenyatta says of the…
Kenyatta reiterated his support for his former rival before a cheering crowd in Nairobi, only weeks after their parties joined forces ahead of the August elections. On Saturday, if there was any doubt that Kenyatta…