Sign in
Sign in
Recover your password.
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Browsing Category
Politics
Trump’s DR Congo Peace Deal Collapses as M23 Rebels Capture Uvira
The peace deal signed in Washington last week between DR Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has fractured almost instantly, after the M23 rebel group captured the major city of Uvira in South Kivu.
US…
Washington to Deport 15 Kenyans Listed in New DHS Criminal Database
The United States has announced plans to deport 15 Kenyan nationals convicted of crimes, as part of the Trump administration’s intensified crackdown on immigrants classified as “dangerous.” According to Africanews, the individuals appear on…
ECOWAS Moves to Cut Air Transport Taxes as West Africa Targets Cheaper Regional Travel
The Economic Community of West African States has announced that air transport taxes across the region will be abolished beginning 1 January 2026. The regional bloc confirmed that aviation charges linked to passengers and security will also…
Ethiopia Confirms June 1, 2026 General Election Amid Ongoing Recovery
Ethiopia has confirmed that its next general election will take place on 1 June 2026. The announcement came from the National Board of Ethiopia, whose chairperson Melatwork Hailu told local media that preparations were underway. She…
Ghana Deports Three Israelis After Alleged Mistreatment of Ghanaian Travellers
Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals who arrived at Kotoka International Airport on Wednesday. The move follows what Ghana describes as the alleged mistreatment of Ghanaian travellers at Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel.…
Brumelda Zuma Sworn In As South African MP After Half‑Sister Resigns
Brumelda Zuma, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, has been sworn into parliament less than two weeks after her half‑sister, Duduzile Zuma‑Sambudla, stepped down.
Brumelda joins parliament as a representative of uMkhonto…
Sahel Alliance Warns Nigeria It Will Neutralise Any Unauthorised Aircraft
Tensions in West Africa have escalated again after the Alliance of Sahel States warned Nigeria that it will neutralise any aircraft entering its airspace without approval. The statement followed the emergency landing of a Nigerian military…
Somalis Worldwide Reject Trump’s Remarks as Communities Demand Respect and Accountability
Somalis across the United States, East Africa and the global diaspora are pushing back after US President Donald Trump described Somali immigrants as “garbage,” comments already fuelling fear on the ground in Minneapolis and anger in…
Benin’s Failed Coup Exposes Regional Tensions as Talon Praises a Loyal Military and ECOWAS Steps In
Benin’s political landscape entered a turbulent chapter after an attempted military takeover briefly disrupted state institutions on Sunday before being contained by loyal forces. The group of mutineers, calling themselves the Military…
A Peace Deal for Congo and Rwanda… in Washington? Africa Deserves Better.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed a new “historic” peace deal this week — not in Kinshasa, not in Kigali, not under African Union leadership, not even on African soil — but in Washington, D.C., under the smiling supervision…