Harare — Kenya’s President William Ruto talked with Sudan junta head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on July 16 – in what is being seen as the first step since the Sudanese army chief explicitly rejected Kenya’s mediation role. Ruto also spoke with the president of Chad on the situation in Sudan. “Held a telephone call with […]
The African Union Commission (AUC) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT), on the side-lines of the 5th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, in Nairobi, Kenya, on 15 July 2023. AFSIT aims at providing support to countries undergoing complex political transitions and countries at risk. In May […]
Harare — The United Nations (UN) human rights office has said that a mass grave containing at least 87 persons, including members of the ethnic Masalit group,was discovered in West Darfur, Sudan, and that it had reliable information pointing to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as the perpetrators. Officials from RSF insisted that the paramilitary organisation […]
Vice-President, Dr Philip Mpango has said that Tanzania is committed to support and contribute towards the Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (SAMIDRC), in an effort to ensure the goals of restoring peace and stability is attained. Dr Mpango said this on Tuesday, while representing President Dr Samia Suluhu […]
Harare — After nearly three months of fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an eastern African grouping has asked for a regional conference to consider sending soldiers into Sudan to protect civilians. According to Reuters, eight governments from the Horn of Africa that make up the Intergovernmental Authority on Development […]
When Bola Ahmed Tinubu was inaugurated as the President of the Federal Republic Nigeria and Commander-in-Chief of its Armed Forces on May 29, 2023, he promised he would adopt a new “doctrine” and “architecture” in tackling our security challenges which beat his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, hands down. He thereby raised the hopes of many concerned […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto says the Government will work with leaders from all parts of the country, regardless of their political affiliation. He said the Government will serve all Kenyans fairly and equitably. “Kenyans deserve to be served without reservation by the Government,” he said. He was speaking on Tuesday at State House, Nairobi, […]
Johannesburg — South Sudan elections scheduled for next year will go ahead as planned, according to President Salva Kiir. Kiir also confirmed that he will run for president in the December 2024 polls. The country’s elections were due to be held in February 2023, but the government has so far failed to meet critical clauses […]
Geriley, Somalia — A fierce battle took place last night in the Geriley area of Gedo region, between the Jubbaland Darwish forces and Al-Shabaab, local residents said. The fighting came after Al-Shabaab fighters launched attack on the Geriley base, which was one of the bases recently handed over to Jubaland Darwish troops by ATMIS forces. […]
Mogadishu, Somalia — The Ministry of Defense of Somalia said that the SNA took over the responsibility of the military bases that have been vacated by ATMIS soldiers. In a statement, the ministry said that the government troops are now in full control of six Forward Operating Bases (FOBs). Marka Ayoub base was closed, and […]
Mogadishu — The African Union and United Nations envoys in Somalia have lauded Burundi peacekeepers for their sterling stabilisation efforts in Somalia. Mohammed El-Amine Souef, the special representative of the Chairperson of the AU Commission for Somalia said Burundi is a key contributor to peace and stability in Africa, especially in Somalia and Central Africa. […]
Ugandan troops under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have handed over one of their Forward Operating Bases(FOB) to the Somalia National Army as part of the ongoing efforts for the withdrawal from Somalia. The UPDF handed over its Forward Operating Base at Albao in Southwest State to the national army on Tuesday. […]
The UN Security Council is due to hold a vote Friday on whether to maintain Minusma – the UN peacekeeping force in Mali – after 30 June when the mission ends. Mali’s junta, however, has requested its departure. The vote at the UN was originally scheduled for Thursday, but it has now been postponed to […]
Russia’s undermining of democracy in Africa is a serious threat to the continent’s stability and development, as it became a key player in Africa’s geopolitical landscape, using various tactics to undermine democratic processes and consolidate its power. Through a combination of strategic partnerships, disinformation campaigns, and economic leverage, Russia is actively engaged in eroding democratic […]
“I must confess to you that am truly impressed and may Allah bless them abundantly,” a Kaduna Islamic cleric said. Christians on Saturday joined Muslims to clear grass at the Kaduna Mosque praying ground as a way to strengthen ethnic and religious relationships. Jessica Akila and Mercy Bajumi, members of the Community Peace Observers (CPO) […]
Luanda — The Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, Vladimir Voronkov, on Thursday in New York highlighted Angola’s role to combat and prevent terrorism in the African continent. Vladimir Voronkov, who was speaking at a meeting with Angola’s secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Esmeralda Mendonça, praised Angola’s contribution to the African Summit […]
Mogadishu — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has started to drawdown in compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 2628(22) and 2670(22) which mandates ATMIS to drawdown 2000 soldiers by the end of June 2023. Supported by the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), ATMIS, has handed over the […]
Addis Abeba — Amb. Bankole with Field Marshall Berhanu Jula. Photo: Amb. Bankole Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, met on Monday with Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and discussed about the AU-led Pretoria Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement. […]