UN Announces End-of-Year Exit From DR Congo
On Sunday, January 14th, the United Nations announced a definitive plan for the complete withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC or DR Congo) ...
Tag: Africa
AFCON Kicks Off in Ivory Coast This Month
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 is set to begin in Ivory Coast on January 13th, promising to be a grand celebration of African football. Following their impressive performances ...
Citizens Protest in DRC Over Election Results
On Wednesday, December 27th, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) witnessed a bold move by opposition candidates, who announced their intention to march in protest against the recent presidential ...
Niger Moves Away From French Influence, Ends Relations with OIF
On Monday, December 25th, Niger marked a significant turn in its foreign relations by suspending all cooperation with the International Organization of Francophone Nations (OIF). This decision by Niger’s military ...
Cape Town Battles Christmas Wildfire Crisis, Hundreds of Firefighters Respond
On Tuesday, December 19th, Cape Town faced a severe wildfire crisis as more than 300 firefighters battled a blaze on the mountain slopes near Simon’s Town, about 40 kilometers south ...
Kenya Distances Itself From DRC Rebel Alliance Amid Diplomatic Tensions
On Sunday, December 17th, Kenya’s government took a decisive step to distance itself from a Congolese opposition figure who recently formed an alliance with rebels in Nairobi, sparking diplomatic tension ...
Senegal Court Says Ousmane Sonko is Back in Election Arena
On Thursday, December 14th, Senegal’s political scene witnessed a significant turn of events as the court ordered the reinstatement of jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on the electoral register. This ...
UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali Officially Over
On Monday, December 11, the United Nations marked the end of a significant chapter in Mali, concluding its decade-long peacekeeping mission known as the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in ...
West African Court Dismisses Niger Junta’s Appeal Against ECOWAS Sanctions
On Thursday, December 7th, the West African Court delivered a significant ruling against Niger’s junta, dismissing its request to lift sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States ...
