African diplomacy news

Somaliland has officially opened an embassy in Jerusalem, marking a significant diplomatic milestone for the self-declared republic and strengthening its growing relationship with Israel. The embassy inauguration took place during the…

Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni has launched a major diplomatic effort aimed at repairing relations with neighboring Niger and Burkina Faso, signaling a potential turning point in regional cooperation across West Africa. The visit comes…

The government of Madagascar has expelled a French diplomat, escalating tensions with France amid growing political instability in the country. The decision follows accusations by Malagasy authorities that the diplomat was involved in…

The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union convenes in Addis Ababa from 11 to 12 February 2026, marking one of the most consequential policy moments ahead of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of…

As the African Union Summit 2026 approaches in Addis Ababa, a new generation of African media, diplomacy, and cultural storytelling is stepping into the continental spotlight. The Voice of Africa delegation is positioning itself not just as…

Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel‑Fattah al‑Burhan, has met Egyptian President Abdel‑Fattah el‑Sissi in Cairo as international and regional pressure grows to find a path out of Sudan’s devastating war. The meeting comes after Burhan…