UN envoy calls for urgent measures to de-escalate tensions in South Sudan
The head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Nicholas Haysom wants South Sudan President Salva Kiir and
South Africa’s deputy president calls for self-reliant healthcare after U.S. aid freeze
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Thursday said South Africa needs to develop sustainable healthcare solutions amid concerns over
African Union rejects attempts to form parallel Sudanese government
The African Union expressed deep concern and strongly condemned the recent developments in Sudan, particularly the announcement by the Rapid
UN calls on Sudan’s warring parties to protect hospitals and health workers
The United Nations appealed to Sudan’s warring parties to do more to protect health facilities and workers amid an escalation
Nigeria joins European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, expanding global financial ties
Nigeria joined the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), becoming the institution’s 77th shareholder. The EBRD’s Board of Governors
Rwanda expresses regret over Germany’s decision to halt aid
The Rwandan government expressed regret over Germany’s decision to suspend new development aid, saying the move was “wrong and counterproductive”.
Benni McCarthy named head coach of Kenya’s national football team
Former South African international Benni McCarthy has been confirmed as the head coach of the Kenyan men’s national football team
Angola secures deal to join SADC free trade area
Angola is set to become the 14th member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to join the regional market,
Kenya deploys additional security along Ethiopia border after clashes
The Kenyan government has deployed additional security after clashes broke out between Kenyan citizens and members of Ethiopia’s Dassanech community
Al Ahly to face Sudan’s Al Hilal in CAF Champions League quarterfinal
The draw for the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup was done on Thursday, serving up