Following elections in which the party that had ruled the diamond-rich nation for almost 60years suffered a historic setback. Botswana's new president took office on Friday in asmooth handover of power.Three days after the Botswana…
Germany Issues Apology for Colonial-Era Killings in Tanzania
Acknowledging the Past In a historic move, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier issued a formal apology for the atrocities committed during Germany's colonial rule in Tanzania. His apology, delivered in Tanzania, marked a significant step toward…
Chad’s Opposition Leader Succès Masra to Return After…
Agreement for Return Chad's political landscape is poised for a significant development with the imminent return of key opposition figure Succès Masra. An agreement for his return has been reached between Chad's military administration and…
Crisis Deepens as Congo’s Displaced Population Soars to…
Spiralling Displacement Crisis The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with an alarming humanitarian crisis, with a record-high 6.9 million people forcibly displaced from their homes, according to a statement from the International…
M23 Rebel Offensive Forces Residents to Flee Bambo…
Terrifying Exodus Amidst Conflict The town of Bambo, situated north of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), witnessed a harrowing exodus as M23 rebels launched a new offensive. Men, women, and…
South Sudanese Refugees Flee to Rural Areas in…
Refugees flee to rural areas in South Sudan. Families trying to flee the violence and unrest in Sudan are making their way to rural areas in the northern part of South Sudan. This is a…
France to Send Naval Aid to Gaza Hospitals…
France's Naval Aid Mission to Gaza In response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, President Emmanuel Macron of France declared a significant humanitarian initiative. France is set to send a navy vessel to…
Liberia Set for Tense Presidential Runoff: George Weah…
High-Stakes Presidential Runoff in Liberia Election officials in Liberia have confirmed a runoff election scheduled for November 14, setting the stage for a compelling political contest. Incumbent President George Weah will compete against challenger Joseph…
UN Peacekeepers Withdraw from Northern Mali Amid Escalating…
UN Peacekeepers Withdraw Amidst Heightened Security Risks The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) announced on Sunday that United Nations peacekeepers had begun an unexpected withdrawal from their Tessalit camp in northern…
Al-Qaida and Islamic State Call for Attacks on…
Terrorist calls for violence Al-Qaida and IS have issued alarming calls for violence against Israel, the United States, and Jewish communities worldwide. Their appeals pose a significant security threat, prompting authorities to take preventive measures.…
Rafah Border Crossing Reopens for Limited Humanitarian Aid…
After a week of strenuous discussions involving the United States, Israel, Egypt, and the United Nations, the Rafah crossing point between Egypt and Gaza has finally opened, allowing 20 Egyptian trucks carrying medical supplies to…
Tragic Stampede Occurs Outside Kenyan Stadium Ahead of…
Tragedy Strikes at the "Heroes' Day" Event In an unexpected and heartbreaking incident, a late-night stampede outside Kericho Green Stadium in western Kenya led to the untimely deaths of four women. This unfortunate event occurred…
Egypt’s President Rejects the Large Influx of Gaza…
Egypt's President Rejects Gaza Refugees Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Wednesday that he would not permit a large influx of refugees from Gaza, fearing it could set a precedent for the displacement of…
Protests Erupt in Mozambique Over Alleged Election Fraud
Election protests in Mozambique Protests erupted in Mozambique on Tuesday, with demonstrators criticizing alleged fraud in local elections. The opposition party called for the demonstrations, and police in the capital city, Maputo, deployed tear gas…
What Is Hamas? How Do Palestinians View The…
Hamas is an Islamist militant movement and one of the Palestinian territories' two significant political parties. It governs more than two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The group is, however, best known for its…
IMF Urges Sub-Saharan Africa to Cut Fuel Subsidies…
Economic Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa is grappling with a series of economic shocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and rising US interest rates. These factors have left…
Zambia’s Debt Restructuring Deal Nears Finalization After IMF…
Zambia's Debt Restructuring Progress Zambia, in the process of restructuring its debt, is close to reaching a memorandum of understanding with its creditors. While it was suggested that the agreement had already been signed, a…
Tunisians rally in solidarity with Palestinians and demand…
Tunisians Rally for Palestinian Solidarity In a powerful display of solidarity with the Palestinian people, thousands of Tunisians from diverse backgrounds, including trade unionists, civil society members, activists, lawyers, and high school students, gathered in…
Addressing Global Economic Challenges: Insights from the IMF-WB…
The IMF's Swift Response to Global Challenges During the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank in Marrakech, the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department highlighted the institution's agile response to the…
