Kenya reaffirms commitment to peace amid Sudan conflict
Sudan condemned Kenya’s decision to host the RSF meeting, describing it as an “act of hostility” Kenya’s foreign ministry announced on Wednesday its readiness
Attacks by Sudanese RSF paramilitaries leave hundreds dead
Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence against civilians, said in a statement more than 200 people were killed in RSF attacks and hundreds
Netherlands to return more than 100 artifacts to Nigeria
The artifacts, which include human and animal figures, plaques, royal regalia, and a bell, were looted in the late 19th century by British soldiers
Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base
According to the French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, approximately 80 French servicemen will remain in Ivory Coast to advise and train
US aid freeze puts HIV-positive orphans in Kenya at risk
According to data from amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, about 1.3 million people are on HIV/AIDS treatment in Kenya, and 1,602 orphans and
South Africa urges cooperation at G20 meet
World leaders have been split on how to respond to the dramatic policy shifts from Washington since the return of US President Donald Trump
Jaishankar to visit South Africa for G20 meet
The External Affairs Minister is also expected to hold a few bilateral meetings on the margins of the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting External Affairs Minister
Rwanda-backed rebels advance into city of Bukavu
A relative calm returned as gunfights stopped after Congolese troops exited the city and drove south, Bukavu resident Alexis Bisimwa said Panic swept through
55 killed by militia fighters in northeastern Congo
More than 120 armed groups are fighting in the region, most for land and control of mines with valuable minerals, while some are trying
Nigeria approve $200 mn to offset shortfall from US aid cuts
The US invested over $600 mn in health assistance in Nigeria in 2023 alone, according to the US Embassy in Nigeria, mostly to support
