As fighting in Sudan is intensifying, with an increasingly dire hunger crisis, UN agencies and Member States called on Wednesday for urgent action to protect civilians at the UN General Assembly in New York. The…
Unrest Over Finance Bill Sparks Violence in Kenya
Following the vote on a controversial finance measure, violence broke out all over Kenya causing notable casualties and property damage. While President William Ruto visited the country pledging to make use of all available resources…
Kenyan police dispatched troops to Haiti in response…
On Monday, hundreds of Kenyan police officers embarked on a global mission to combat strong gangs that have escalated fatal violence this year in Haiti. Not without controversy, the deployment represents Kenya's major contribution to…
U.S. Troop Withdrawals from Niger and Chad: Implications…
Strategically Changing West Africa Arriving in Botswana on Monday, General CQ Brown, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, found himself in a key point for U.S. military strategy in Africa. Military juntas in Mali, Burkina…
Rwanda’s presidential campaign begins with simultaneous legislative elections
Nine million registered voters are part of Rwanda's first simultaneous presidential and legislative elections, thus launching the campaign for its July 15 presidential contest. Frank Habineza, chairman of the Democratic Green Party, and independent candidate…
At the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Akan…
British ambassador Thomas Bowdich was one of the first Europeans to explore Africa's Gold Coast. In 1817, Bowdich was shocked to see a gold-jeweled chieftain in Kumasi, Ghana. He stated, “One wrist is so heavily…
Kagame is ready for conflict with the DRC…
In an exclusive interview with France 24, Rwandan President Paul Kagame declared, "They are ready to fight and are not afraid of anything," indicating Rwanda's readiness to go to war with the Democratic Republic of…
World Leaders Commit $1.2 Billion for African Vaccine…
To boost vaccination rates in Africa, world leaders, health groups, and pharmaceutical firms have committed $1.2 billion. Announcement of this important dedication came from the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation hosted in Paris…
At Chad Military Ammunition Depot Kill Nine, Injures…
Nine persons were killed and forty-six were injured when a terrible fire started a sequence of explosions at a military ammunition storage in N'Djamena, Chad's capital. Late Tuesday in the Goudji area, the occurrence set…
UAE’s Humanitarian Role in Sudan Recognized by UN
Of its $100 million pledge announced at the Paris International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and Neighbouring Countries in April 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set aside $70 million. This major contribution emphasizes UAE's…
Kenya Arrests More Than 200 Demonstrators Opposing Proposed…
More than 200 protestors have been arrested in Nairobi, Kenya's capital, as rallies over expected tax increases in a forthcoming finance package headed for parliament continue. Civil society groups have promised to keep on with…
UAE Funding UN Humanitarian Agencies in Sudan $70…
By funding different United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has underlined its will to solve the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan. This distribution meets seventy percent of the $100 million commitment…
UAE President at G7 Summit: Leading on AI,…
Recently attending the G7 Summit with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and energy was UAE President Sheikh Mohamed. Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgi Meloni, the host of this year's summit, kicked off the session under…
The World Bank approved $2.25 billion to assist…
Approved a $2.25 billion loan as a major step to help Nigeria's continuous economic reforms and alleviate the biggest cost-of-living problem in the nation's recent history, the World Bank This financial help seeks to increase…
Rising prices and a drought in Morocco impacted…
Muslims in Morocco are preparing for the usual animal sacrifice as Eid Al-Adha approaches, much as their counterparts all around. But a horrible drought this year has eclipsed the festivities, drastically lowering the availability of…
Malawi honors the tragic death of Vice President…
Following the sad passing of Vice President Saulos Chilima, Malawi is in sorrow. Along with nine others, Chilima perished in a plane crash in a forest in the northern part of the nation on route…
Search for Missing Aircraft Carrying Vice President of…
The search for an aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other passengers was started by the Malawian authorities. Belonging to the Malawi Defense Force, the aircraft left the city of Lilongwe at 9:17…
Morocco and the UAE to Improve Trade and…
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are dedicated to deepening their trade and economic relationship. On June 6 in Casablanca, Dubai Chambers and the Casablanca-Settat Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services (CCISCS) co-hosted a…
Russia Strengthens Relations with Chad in Line with…
Arriving in N'Djamena, Chad, on Wednesday, June 5, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov ended a major Africa tour with stops in Guinea, the Republic of Congo, and Burkina Faso. Lavrov visited his Chadian counterpart, Abderaman…
