DIPLOMACY

Kenya, UK Set To Renew Security CompactKenya, UK Set To Renew Security Compact

Kenya, UK Set To Renew Security Compact

The government authorities in Kenya and the United kingdom (UK) has all but agreed to renew the security compact between…

January 26, 2021
France recalls Ivory Coast ambassador Gilles Huberson, reasons unclearFrance recalls Ivory Coast ambassador Gilles Huberson, reasons unclear

France recalls Ivory Coast ambassador Gilles Huberson, reasons unclear

France has recalled its ambassador in Ivory Coast Gilles Huberson, just a few weeks before the country's heavily awaited elections.…

September 20, 2020
The World: Russia set to reopen embassy in LibyaThe World: Russia set to reopen embassy in Libya

The World: Russia set to reopen embassy in Libya

Russia will reopen its embassy in Libya although it will be temporarily based in Tunisia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…

July 4, 2020
The World: Trump says “probably” sending U.S. troops from Germany to PolandThe World: Trump says “probably” sending U.S. troops from Germany to Poland

The World: Trump says “probably” sending U.S. troops from Germany to Poland

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he probably would send some U.S. troops from Germany to Poland during his…

June 25, 2020
AU sanctions South Sudan over $9m membership debtAU sanctions South Sudan over $9m membership debt

AU sanctions South Sudan over $9m membership debt

The African Union (AU) has suspended South Sudan from the continental body over failure to honour its financial obligations over…

June 21, 2020
Breaking: Kenya, Djibouti split regional votes for non-permanent UNSC seatBreaking: Kenya, Djibouti split regional votes for non-permanent UNSC seat

Breaking: Kenya, Djibouti split regional votes for non-permanent UNSC seat

Kenya and Djibouti will later today know which of them will take Africa’s non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security…

June 18, 2020
Djibouti president confirms Somalia – Somaliland meeting, Abiy invitedDjibouti president confirms Somalia – Somaliland meeting, Abiy invited

Djibouti president confirms Somalia – Somaliland meeting, Abiy invited

Djibouti president Ismail Omar Guelleh has confirmed the meeting between Somalia and Somaliland leaders. According to him, the two leaders…

June 13, 2020
News: Ethiopia calls for truce amid escalating border crisis with SudanNews: Ethiopia calls for truce amid escalating border crisis with Sudan

News: Ethiopia calls for truce amid escalating border crisis with Sudan

Ethiopia says it is dismayed at recent cross border incursions along its common border with Sudan and has called for…

May 31, 2020
Algeria recalls ambassador in France over protest filmsAlgeria recalls ambassador in France over protest films

Algeria recalls ambassador in France over protest films

Algeria on Wednesday recalled its ambassador from France for consultations, after documentaries about the North African country’s anti-government protest movement…

May 28, 2020
Africa’s persona non grata diplomacy: Burundi sacks WHO expertsAfrica’s persona non grata diplomacy: Burundi sacks WHO experts

Africa’s persona non grata diplomacy: Burundi sacks WHO experts

Diplomacy is a delicate business that is duly defined as the ‘art of dealing with people in a tactful way’,…

May 15, 2020
AU Contact Group meets in Congo RepublicAU Contact Group meets in Congo Republic

AU Contact Group meets in Congo Republic

An African Union-led Contact Group meeting on Libya is taking place in the Republic of Congo today (March 12). It…

March 12, 2020
Cameroon: Canada Open To Help Cameroon Solve Anglophone CrisisCameroon: Canada Open To Help Cameroon Solve Anglophone Crisis

Cameroon: Canada Open To Help Cameroon Solve Anglophone Crisis

Canada has reiterated its desire to help Cameroon solve the crisis in the North West and South West regions of…

July 25, 2019