African Union Decries Escalating Atrocities in Sudan, Calls for Ramadan Truce

The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in Sudan, condemning what it describes as relentless war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In an official statement released Wednesday, the AU highlighted the deteriorating humanitarian situation in […]

Burundi Withdraws Troops from Rebel-Held Bukavu Amid Escalating Tensions in Eastern DRC

Burundian authorities have begun withdrawing their troops from Bukavu, a city under rebel control in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to multiple sources, including a Burundian army officer and two United Nations officials. The development, which took place on Tuesday, comes at a time of heightened regional tensions and growing concerns about […]

Ethiopia and Mauritius Strengthen Ties with Collaboration in Key Sectors

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Ethiopia and Mauritius have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations through enhanced collaboration in key sectors, including trade, tourism, and aviation. This was highlighted during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, where Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, and the CEO […]

World’s First Openly Gay Imam Shot Dead in South Africa in Suspected Targeted Killing

Bethelsdorp, South Africa| Moegsien Hendricks, widely recognized as the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The 58-year-old cleric was reportedly in Bethelsdorp, near Gqeberha, to officiate a wedding between a lesbian couple when he was brutally attacked in what appears […]

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Elected New Chairperson of the African Union Commission in a Heated Contest

In a dramatic and highly contested election, Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Youssouf emerged victorious after seven intense rounds of voting, ultimately defeating Kenya’s Raila Odinga and Madagascar’s Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandarto. Youssouf secured his win after Odinga, Kenya’s […]

Burkina Faso Unveils Itaoua: The Nation’s First Electric Vehicle Brand

Burkina Faso has made a historic leap in sustainable transportation with the launch of Itaoua, the country’s first-ever electric vehicle (EV) brand. Named after a village in Tanghin-Dassouri, Kadiogo Province, Itaoua represents a bold step towards modernizing the nation’s automotive industry while embracing environmental sustainability. This groundbreaking initiative is the result of a strategic partnership […]

U.S. Military Conducts Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Somalia, Trump Announces

•President Trump Declares Successful Elimination of Key ISIS Operatives Washington D.C., U.S.A.| The United States military carried out a series of precision airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Somalia on Saturday, February 1, as confirmed by President Donald Trump. The strikes were aimed at eliminating a senior ISIS attack planner and other operatives linked […]

Kagame Blasts East African Leaders Over Disjointed Approach to DRC Crisis

Nairobi, Kenya| Rwandan President Paul Kagame has strongly criticized the East African Community (EAC) for its ineffective and fragmented response to the ongoing crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking during an emergency EAC Summit convened by Kenyan President William Ruto, Kagame accused regional leaders of prioritizing their own national interests over collective […]

U.S. Recalls Diplomats Following Violent Attacks on Embassy in DR Congo

•Tensions Rise as Protesters Accuse the West of Backing Rwanda and M23 Rebels The United States government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all its diplomats from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following violent attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa. The decision comes in response to escalating protests that saw demonstrators storm multiple […]

Kenyatta Urges African Leaders to Embrace Self-Reliance Amid Declining Foreign Aid

Mombasa, Kenya| Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on African leaders to prioritize self-reliance and reduce dependence on foreign aid, warning that reliance on donor funding is unsustainable in the long run. Speaking at the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit at PrideInn Paradise Hotel in Shanzu, Mombasa, Kenyatta urged African governments to […]