Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko visited Mali for the first time since his political party came to power in the March 2024 presidential elections. Sonko’s visit is a part of diplomatic efforts led by Senegal to convince junta-ruled Mali to return to Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a 15-nation regional bloc established in […]
The ECOWAS Commission has held its 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting started on August 7 – 9, 2024. This Meeting is being organised against backdrop of rising incidents of activities of Terrorist Armed Groups (TAGs) and Violent Extremist Groups (VEGs), Transnational Organized Crimes […]
As Paul Kagame embarks on another term, Rwanda stands at a crossroads. While his supporters tout the country’s development under his leadership, the international community remains watchful of the growing concerns regarding human rights and the concentration of power in the hands of one man. The ceremony in Kigali was not just a formality; it […]
Ahead of crucial talks with Somalia on Monday in Ankara, Ethiopia’s prime minister said he is seeking sea access in a “mutually agreeable approach.” Following a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose country is mediating between the two sides, Abiy Ahmed said he appreciates the Turkish leader’s effort in finding a breakthrough. […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene an expert group to assess whether the escalating spread of the M-pox virus in Africa warrants a global emergency declaration, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday. Speaking at a press briefing in Geneva, Mr. Tedros emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting the increasing number of […]
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa says he is not extending his presidency beyond the current two five-year terms allowed by the country’s constitution. There are some who have expressed skepticism about his stated commitment to the constitution. Chants by members of the ruling ZANU-PF party echoed in the air as those gathered at party headquarters […]
The United States will proceed with peace talks on Sudan in Geneva this week, even without confirmation of the Sudanese army’s attendance. U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello said he has arrived in Geneva from Saudi Arabia to launch the “urgent international effort in Switzerland to end the crisis in Sudan.” On Sunday, consultations […]
The United States Embassy in Accra is moving to a new visa services provider on August 26, 2024. Access to the old visa service provider’s website and services will cease on August 16, 2024. Applicants will not be able to make a new visa appointment, cancel or reschedule an existing appointment, or access customer service, […]
Mali’s transitional government, has broken off diplomatic relations with Ukraine. The move, which was announced on Sunday evening, follows a rebel attack in the country, that left dozens of Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries dead. As a consequence, Mali will in future regard support for Ukraine as support for international terrorism, the statement continued. A […]
A senior U.N. humanitarian official said Tuesday that the confirmation of famine in parts of Sudan’s Darfur region must serve as a wakeup call for the international community. “There must now be a coordinated diplomatic effort to address the widespread operational challenges and impediments that aid agencies are facing, as we try to reach the […]
