Africa rising narrative

At the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Dr. Gedion Timothewos, delivered the opening remarks at the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, welcoming…

Burkina Faso has entered 2026 projecting confidence, control, and ambition as President Ibrahim Traoré outlined what his government describes as tangible gains in security, agriculture, and national sovereignty. In his New Year address…

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have formally launched a unified regional armed force, marking a new phase in how parts of West Africa are choosing to confront insecurity, sovereignty and external pressure. The force was inaugurated at an air…

The United Nations Security Council has once again urged Rwanda to withdraw its forces from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and to stop supporting the armed group M23, while renewing the UN peacekeeping mission’s mandate for another…

Forbes has released its 2025 rankings of the world’s 100 most powerful women, spotlighting leaders who continue to push through global setbacks that have disproportionately affected women. The list arrives during a year when nearly 500,000…

Brian Asamoah II is entering a rebirth — not the kind that comes from applause, touchdowns, or headlines, but the kind that emerges quietly after seasons of pressure, injury, and uncertainty. His journey is a testament to silence, faith,…

United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres concluded a three‑day official visit to Angola, using the trip to amplify one message the continent has demanded for decades: Africa must finally receive fair representation and fair…