Namibia inaugurates its first woman president
The 72-year-old Nandi-Ndaitwah won an election in November to become one of just a handful of African female leaders after the likes of Ellen
Congo and M23 rebel group to hold peace talks
Rwanda-backed rebels take more towns as they expand control after seizing east Congo’s largest city The government of Congo will hold peace talks next
Ethiopia and Eritrea on path to war, Tigray officials warn
Analysts said that direct clashes between two of Africa’s largest armies would signal the death blow for a historic rapprochement for which Ethiopia’s PM
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
UN rights body condemns Rwanda
The decision by the Human Rights Council was requested by Congo and agreed to by consensus, meaning no vote was taken….reports Asian Lite News
African leaders urge talks to resolve DR Congo conflict
A communique at the end of talks urged the resumption of “direct negotiations and dialogue with all state and non-state parties,” including M23 Leaders
BTR Accord Turns 5, Hope for 125th Amendment
Sarma accentuated BTR’s profound transformation from a legacy of strife and turbulence to an emblem of enduring peace, resilience, and transformative progress….reports Ashok Parameswar
Assam’s Bodo Council Turns Up the Heat on Article 280
Boro has urged inclusion under Article 280 to boost funding for remote districts recovering from decades of insurgency….reports Asian Lite News As Bodoland celebrated
Shah in a spot over Ambedkar comments
Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, marched from Ambedkar’s statue within the Parliament complex to Parliament House raising slogans of ‘Jai Bhim’ and carrying photographs
NCERT cuts prices of textbooks for classes 9-12 by 20%
Speaking at an event, Saklani said this is the first time that the price of textbooks has been significantly reduced. …reports Asian Lite News The
