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UN Panel of Experts on South Sudan Featured image for UN panel accuses South Sudan's President Kiir of political purge
Mon 13 May, 2024 12:18
UN panel accuses South Sudan's President Kiir of political purge
Featured image for UN panel accuses South Sudan's President Kiir of political purge

Senior members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) were accused of violating regulations prohibiting political involvement.


UNGA resolution Featured image for Africa united on Palestine bid to become UN member: Here is how countries voted
Fri 10 May, 2024 22:09
Africa united on Palestine bid to become UN member: Here is how countries voted
Featured image for Africa united on Palestine bid to become UN member: Here is how countries voted

Of the 143 UN countries voting in favour of a resolution affirming Palestine's eligibility for full UN membership, 45 out of 54 African member states under the African Group supported the resolution.


Foreign Reporter Featured image for Ethiopia criticises EU visa suspension for its nationals
Wed 01 May, 2024 17:43
Ethiopia criticises EU visa suspension for its nationals
Featured image for Ethiopia criticises EU visa suspension for its nationals

While the council has indicated that these suspensions are temporary, no specific end date has been provided.


Tagadum Featured image for Sudan military leader Al-Burhan declares clean break from pre-war era
Wed 10 Apr, 2024 15:15
Sudan military leader Al-Burhan declares clean break from pre-war era
Featured image for Sudan military leader Al-Burhan declares clean break from pre-war era

In his Eid message to the nation, the military general described the ongoing conflict as a "battle of dignity' that is reshaping Sudan.


Uncategorized Featured image for South Korean peacekeepers deploy troops to South Sudan
Wed 03 Apr, 2024 11:10
South Korean peacekeepers deploy troops to South Sudan
Featured image for South Korean peacekeepers deploy troops to South Sudan

The upcoming rotation will see approximately 270 troops leaving Korea in phases, beginning on Sunday and continuing on April 14, for an eight-month mission in South Sudan.


sudan war crimes Featured image for Juba hints at possible restart of Sudan peace talks
Wed 03 Apr, 2024 10:29
Juba hints at possible restart of Sudan peace talks
Featured image for Juba hints at possible restart of Sudan peace talks

IGAD's special envoy to Sudan Lawrence Korbandy on Tuesday met with the South Sudanese foreign minister, James Pitia Morgan in preparation for his visit to the bloc's secretariat in Djibouti.


somali afar conflict Featured image for Ethiopia: Somali-Afar border conflict eases after fresh civilian casualties
Mon 01 Apr, 2024 16:18
Ethiopia: Somali-Afar border conflict eases after fresh civilian casualties
Featured image for Ethiopia: Somali-Afar border conflict eases after fresh civilian casualties

A reconciliation committee was formed in early March to address enduring disputes in the border areas of the two regional states.


Russian Ambassador Igor Mozgo Featured image for Russia’s Pacific Fleet frigate reaches Port of Massawa in Eritrea
Sat 30 Mar, 2024 09:27
Russia’s Pacific Fleet frigate reaches Port of Massawa in Eritrea
Featured image for Russia’s Pacific Fleet frigate reaches Port of Massawa in Eritrea

Over the past decade, the bilateral relationship between Eritrea and Russia has grown stronger.


South Sudan Featured image for Sudan unrest: RSF raids leave eight dead, dozens injured in Al-Jazirah
Fri 29 Mar, 2024 18:17
Sudan unrest: RSF raids leave eight dead, dozens injured in Al-Jazirah
Featured image for Sudan unrest: RSF raids leave eight dead, dozens injured in Al-Jazirah

Activists report that the assault is ongoing, with another RSF force targeting the village of Abu Sir.


Regional Featured image for Egypt warns Ethiopia of consequences for Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam impact
Fri 29 Mar, 2024 07:37
Egypt warns Ethiopia of consequences for Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam impact
Featured image for Egypt warns Ethiopia of consequences for Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam impact

The dispute over the GERD is part of a long-standing feud between Egypt and Sudan—the downstream states—on the one hand, and Ethiopia and the upstream riparians on the other over access to the Nile's...


TPLF Featured image for Amhara, Tigray regions trade accusations for deadly clash in South Tigray Zone

World Featured image for Emirates denies report of near collision with Ethiopian Airlines flight
Thu 28 Mar, 2024 11:27
Emirates denies report of near collision with Ethiopian Airlines flight
Featured image for Emirates denies report of near collision with Ethiopian Airlines flight

Emirates said there was no instance of an aircraft proximity event compromising the safety of the aircraft over the airspace and during the date and time in question.


somalia iran relations Featured image for Somalia releases 33 Iranians imprisoned last year
Mon 25 Mar, 2024 17:14
Somalia releases 33 Iranians imprisoned last year
Featured image for Somalia releases 33 Iranians imprisoned last year

Ali Gholampour, Iran's ambassador to Kenya, said the release of the detainees was a sign of Somalia's readiness to thaw diplomatic relations after years of stagnation.


Sudan Sovereign Council Featured image for Speculations rife after Sudan denies getting military aid from Iran
Mon 25 Mar, 2024 14:17
Speculations rife after Sudan denies getting military aid from Iran
Featured image for Speculations rife after Sudan denies getting military aid from Iran

The revival of diplomatic relations between Sudan and Iran has ignited speculation about potential ramifications on regional military dynamics.


World Featured image for Sudan war: UAE refutes claim of supplying weapons to RSF
Sun 24 Mar, 2024 15:41
Sudan war: UAE refutes claim of supplying weapons to RSF
Featured image for Sudan war: UAE refutes claim of supplying weapons to RSF

UAE's Deputy Permanent Representative countered Sudan's claims about the supply of weapons, asserting that such support would breach the arms embargo on Darfur.


World Featured image for UN to vote on resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Fri 22 Mar, 2024 12:21
UN to vote on resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Featured image for UN to vote on resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The product of more than a month of negotiations and the exchange of updated drafts among council members, the final text reflects growing concern and international outrage over the worsening humanita...


The UN General Assembly Featured image for UN adopts Kenyan co-sponsored AI regulation resolution
Fri 22 Mar, 2024 11:27
UN adopts Kenyan co-sponsored AI regulation resolution
Featured image for UN adopts Kenyan co-sponsored AI regulation resolution

The passed resolution aims to "bridge the artificial intelligence and other digital divides between and within countries," and promote "safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems to...


UN General Assembly Featured image for Mogadishu welcomes UN resolution to combat rising Islamophobia 
Mon 18 Mar, 2024 12:17
Mogadishu welcomes UN resolution to combat rising Islamophobia 
Featured image for Mogadishu welcomes UN resolution to combat rising Islamophobia 

Somalia also welcomed the appointment of an envoy to tackle the pressing challenge.


Sudan Crisis Featured image for Sudanese army repels RSF assault in Khartoum as Babanusa confrontations escalate
Sun 17 Mar, 2024 13:36
Sudanese army repels RSF assault in Khartoum as Babanusa confrontations escalate
Featured image for Sudanese army repels RSF assault in Khartoum as Babanusa confrontations escalate

The RSF launched a fresh attack in Babanusa aimed at seizing control of the city's 22nd Infantry Division headquarters, leading to a fierce military standoff.


Sudan Army Featured image for Sudanese army rejects civilian transition, vows to punish RSF backers
Sun 17 Mar, 2024 11:36
Sudanese army rejects civilian transition, vows to punish RSF backers
Featured image for Sudanese army rejects civilian transition, vows to punish RSF backers

Sudan's Assistant Army Commander Yasser al-Atta Yasser declared, "The army will not cede power to civilian forces without elections. During the transitional period, the head of state will be the armed...


Sudan Liberation Movement Featured image for Sudanese military conducts airstrikes on RSF in El Fasher
Sat 16 Mar, 2024 16:01
Sudanese military conducts airstrikes on RSF in El Fasher
Featured image for Sudanese military conducts airstrikes on RSF in El Fasher

Currently, the RSF controls the eastern and northern districts of El Fasher.


Somalia-Afar border disputes Featured image for Reconciliation committee formed for Somalia-Afar border conflict in Ethiopia
Sun 10 Mar, 2024 19:06
Reconciliation committee formed for Somalia-Afar border conflict in Ethiopia
Featured image for Reconciliation committee formed for Somalia-Afar border conflict in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, acting as a mediator, is facilitating the reconciliation process to foster cooperation and a brighter future for affected communities.


Regional Featured image for Ethiopian court releases OLF officer Bate Urgessa on bail
Thu 07 Mar, 2024 15:27
Ethiopian court releases OLF officer Bate Urgessa on bail
Featured image for Ethiopian court releases OLF officer Bate Urgessa on bail

Bate Urgessa, an outspoken politician has already spent years in and out of detentions on several occasions.


Tagadum Featured image for Sudan war: Egypt invites ex-PM Abdalla Hamdok to Cairo for talks
Wed 06 Mar, 2024 16:10
Sudan war: Egypt invites ex-PM Abdalla Hamdok to Cairo for talks
Featured image for Sudan war: Egypt invites ex-PM Abdalla Hamdok to Cairo for talks

The Tagadum aims to discuss its proposed roadmap for resolving the conflict with military leaders that has left Sudan in a serious humanitarian crisis.


Regional Featured image for Ethiopia accused of silencing dissent, targeting journalists
Wed 06 Mar, 2024 12:39
Ethiopia accused of silencing dissent, targeting journalists
Featured image for Ethiopia accused of silencing dissent, targeting journalists

In 2023, Addis arrested and jailed eight journalists after covering the Amhara conflict.


World Featured image for US veto criticised as ambassadors at UN Assembly decry Gaza crisis
Tue 05 Mar, 2024 09:25
US veto criticised as ambassadors at UN Assembly decry Gaza crisis
Featured image for US veto criticised as ambassadors at UN Assembly decry Gaza crisis

The 10 non-permanent Security Council members expressed regret at the US veto, saying the 15-member organ must shoulder its responsibilities.


World Featured image for US Vice President Harris condemns Israel over Gaza humanitarian crisis
Mon 04 Mar, 2024 14:17
US Vice President Harris condemns Israel over Gaza humanitarian crisis
Featured image for US Vice President Harris condemns Israel over Gaza humanitarian crisis

Harris called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to accept a deal to release hostages in return for a six-week cessation of hostilities.


Sudan Crisis Featured image for Sudan's army chief pushes for AU reinstatement
Mon 04 Mar, 2024 09:42
Sudan's army chief pushes for AU reinstatement
Featured image for Sudan's army chief pushes for AU reinstatement

Following the military takeover on October 25, 2021, which sparked conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, the African Union suspended Sudan's membership.


Tigray Featured image for Ethiopia's Amhara Region: Army battles Fano militia in Bahir Dar unrest
Fri 01 Mar, 2024 20:03
Ethiopia's Amhara Region: Army battles Fano militia in Bahir Dar unrest
Featured image for Ethiopia's Amhara Region: Army battles Fano militia in Bahir Dar unrest

Government officials in Addis Ababa have said on several occasions that the violence in Amhara, the second largest region in Ethiopia, is under control.


Sudan Sovereign Council Featured image for Sudan, Libya agree to strengthen relations with focus on military
Tue 27 Feb, 2024 13:28
Sudan, Libya agree to strengthen relations with focus on military
Featured image for Sudan, Libya agree to strengthen relations with focus on military

Al-Burhan notes the shared goal of strengthening relations across political, economic, and military domains.


Regional Featured image for Amnesty accuses Ethiopian military of 'extrajudicial executions' in Amhara region
Tue 27 Feb, 2024 12:03
Amnesty accuses Ethiopian military of 'extrajudicial executions' in Amhara region
Featured image for Amnesty accuses Ethiopian military of 'extrajudicial executions' in Amhara region

According to the agency, the soldiers also assaulted and threatened health workers at gunpoint at a health centre.


Somalia Featured image for Somalia probes near-collision between Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways planes
Mon 26 Feb, 2024 15:51
Somalia probes near-collision between Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways planes
Featured image for Somalia probes near-collision between Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways planes

The incident occurred when Somalia Air Traffic Control mistakenly instructed one aircraft to climb to 40,000 feet.


Sudanese Armed Forces Featured image for Sudanese military encircles RSF in Radio TV building in Omdurman
Mon 26 Feb, 2024 14:20
Sudanese military encircles RSF in Radio TV building in Omdurman
Featured image for Sudanese military encircles RSF in Radio TV building in Omdurman

Following the outbreak of conflict in April 2023, the RSF seized control of several strategic sites, including the official Radio TV buildings in Omdurman.


World Featured image for Ethiopia asks AU to add Amharic to list of official languages
Wed 14 Feb, 2024 12:29
Ethiopia asks AU to add Amharic to list of official languages
Featured image for Ethiopia asks AU to add Amharic to list of official languages

The official languages of the union and all its institutions are Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Kiswahili.


World Featured image for Indonesians go to polls in world's biggest single-day election
Wed 14 Feb, 2024 10:50
Indonesians go to polls in world's biggest single-day election
Featured image for Indonesians go to polls in world's biggest single-day election

Nearly 205 million people are eligible to vote in the polls across 800,000 polling stations with 20,000 seats up for grabs.


World Featured image for Egypt affirms commitment to Israel peace treaty amid fears of Rafah offensive
Tue 13 Feb, 2024 12:46
Egypt affirms commitment to Israel peace treaty amid fears of Rafah offensive
Featured image for Egypt affirms commitment to Israel peace treaty amid fears of Rafah offensive

Cairo has voiced concerns that an Israeli incursion into Rafah could trigger a surge of refugees into the Sinai desert, worsening the humanitarian situation in the strip.


World Government Summit Featured image for Israel-Gaza war: WHO chief pushes for ceasefire amid attacks on Rafah
Mon 12 Feb, 2024 13:16
Israel-Gaza war: WHO chief pushes for ceasefire amid attacks on Rafah
Featured image for Israel-Gaza war: WHO chief pushes for ceasefire amid attacks on Rafah

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the challenging conditions aid workers are facing as they strive to assist in extremely difficult circumstances.


Sudan Crisis Featured image for Djibouti urges Sudan's reinstatement to IGAD
Mon 12 Feb, 2024 12:11
Djibouti urges Sudan's reinstatement to IGAD
Featured image for Djibouti urges Sudan's reinstatement to IGAD

Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf revealed that the letter urged Sudanese leadership to reconsider their IGAD membership suspension.


World Featured image for Saudi Arabia warns of 'catastrophe' if Israel invades Rafah
Sat 10 Feb, 2024 21:25
Saudi Arabia warns of 'catastrophe' if Israel invades Rafah
Featured image for Saudi Arabia warns of 'catastrophe' if Israel invades Rafah

Riyadh demands urgent Security Council action to prevent escalation.


Regional Featured image for Ethiopian spy chief Temesgen Tiruneh approved as new Deputy Prime Minister
Thu 08 Feb, 2024 11:00
Ethiopian spy chief Temesgen Tiruneh approved as new Deputy Prime Minister
Featured image for Ethiopian spy chief Temesgen Tiruneh approved as new Deputy Prime Minister

Parliament also approved the nomination of Taye Atske Selassie as the new Foreign Affairs minister.


World Featured image for Japan gives Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia $10m for relief food
Wed 07 Feb, 2024 12:16
Japan gives Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia $10m for relief food
Featured image for Japan gives Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia $10m for relief food

These countries have been grappling with severe humanitarian crises exacerbated by a combination of factors including drought over the past three years and global spikes in food and energy prices.


News Featured image for Kenya, Toyota ink Sh98.8bn deal for green energy collaboration
Wed 07 Feb, 2024 11:59
Kenya, Toyota ink Sh98.8bn deal for green energy collaboration
Featured image for Kenya, Toyota ink Sh98.8bn deal for green energy collaboration

President William Ruto witnessed the signing at the Toyota Tsusho Corporation Headquarters in Japan


World Featured image for No ties with Israel without independent Palestinian state, Saudi Arabia says
Wed 07 Feb, 2024 10:03
No ties with Israel without independent Palestinian state, Saudi Arabia says
Featured image for No ties with Israel without independent Palestinian state, Saudi Arabia says

White House had earlier said that the Biden administration hds received positive feedback that Saudi Arabia and Israel are willing to continue normalisation discussions.


News Featured image for Indonesia revives ‘Bandung Spirit’ in Africa, offers scholarships to Kenyan students
Thu 01 Feb, 2024 21:06
Indonesia revives ‘Bandung Spirit’ in Africa, offers scholarships to Kenyan students
Featured image for Indonesia revives ‘Bandung Spirit’ in Africa, offers scholarships to Kenyan students

Indonesia is actively working to revive the Bandung Spirit in Africa by forming alliances with universities in Kenya.


Rwanda Featured image for DRC President calls for sanctions against Rwanda over M23 rebellion
Tue 30 Jan, 2024 23:32
DRC President calls for sanctions against Rwanda over M23 rebellion
Featured image for DRC President calls for sanctions against Rwanda over M23 rebellion

President has urged the United Nations, the African Union, and regional organisations to impose punitive sanctions on Rwanda for supporting rebels of the March 23 (M23).


World Featured image for Uganda hosts two mega summits championing Global South interests
Fri 19 Jan, 2024 14:23
Uganda hosts two mega summits championing Global South interests
Featured image for Uganda hosts two mega summits championing Global South interests

NAM is reviving amidst a tectonic shift in the global landscape, at a time when the balance of international power is transitioning from the West to the East.


Sudan Featured image for Ethiopia pulls out of IGAD extraordinary summit amid regional tensions
Wed 17 Jan, 2024 11:51
Ethiopia pulls out of IGAD extraordinary summit amid regional tensions
Featured image for Ethiopia pulls out of IGAD extraordinary summit amid regional tensions

Addis Ababa expressed regret over the short notice for the extraordinary summit and its inability to attend due to prior commitments.


Regional Featured image for Sudan suspends cooperation with IGAD, citing sovereignty violation
Tue 16 Jan, 2024 19:43
Sudan suspends cooperation with IGAD, citing sovereignty violation
Featured image for Sudan suspends cooperation with IGAD, citing sovereignty violation

Khartoum declared on Tuesday the suspension of its engagement and the freezing of all interactions with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) concerning the ongoing conflict in the cou...


World Featured image for Haiti, World's oldest black republic, marks independence
Mon 01 Jan, 2024 19:14
Haiti, World's oldest black republic, marks independence
Featured image for Haiti, World's oldest black republic, marks independence

In 1791, Haiti, hailed as the "Pearl of the Antilles," stood as the crown jewel of the French empire, ranking as the world's wealthiest colony and contributing 60% of global coffee and 40% of sugar pr...


Somalia Featured image for Somalia and Somaliland agree to talk
Sat 30 Dec, 2023 13:41
Somalia and Somaliland agree to talk
Featured image for Somalia and Somaliland agree to talk

Somalia and the breakaway northern region of Somaliland have signed an eight-point memorandum, paving the way for future discussions.