DR Congo: UN canvasses for peaceful, inclusive polls as citizens vote on general elections
The United Nations has called on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to hold "peaceful, transparent, and...
Africa
Sudan: Thousands flee al Jazira safe-haven as fighting rages – UN
The United Nations says at least 250,000 people have fled the raging violence in a Sudanese state once seen as...
Kenyan company fires 1,000 staff amid economic challenges
In a blow to Mastermind Tobacco Kenya and its workforce, the company has announced the impending layoff of about 1,000...
UN Human Rights Council names independent members for Sudan fact-finding mission
The president of the UN Human Rights Council, Václav Bálek, announced on Monday the appointment of Mohamed Chande Othman of...
African Union demands cessation of hostilities amid lastest violent clashes in Sudan
The Chairman of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat has appealed to the warring parties in Sudan to cease hostilities...
Gaza: South Africa’s president carpets Israel, re-affirms ANC support for Palestinian struggle
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has again reiterated the call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, calling the ongoing war...
Egypt: President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi wins third six-year term with nearly 90% votes
Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has won a third six-year term with 89.6% of the vote, according to the election...
Kenya: President Ruto speaks on biting economic realities, says recent foreign trips meant to address domestic issues
President William Ruto has declared that his administration is making tough yet necessary decisions to stabilize Kenya's economy, steering away...
Burkina Faso: Military junta reshuffles cabinet, fires foreign affairs minister
Capt. Ibrahim Traore, the head of the junta in Burkina Faso, has dismissed the country's foreign affairs minister in a...
Vote counting commences in Chad after Sunday controversial referendum
Counting of ballots have commenced in Chad after polls closed on Sunday in a disputed referendum on a new constitution...
