The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has announced the restoration of a regional parliament, the election of which was one of the triggers for the war in northern Ethiopia. The TPLF said that its central committee has decided to reinstate the Tigray Government Assembly, elected by some 2.8 million people and suspended in the name […]
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel movement have reported progress on a protocol for establishing humanitarian access during the latest round of peace talks in Switzerland. In a joint statement, both parties committed to refraining from attacks on civilian populations and essential infrastructure. Despite progress on the diplomatic front, […]
Cynthia Shange, regarded as the first Black woman to represent South Africa at the Miss World during apartheid, has died at the age of 76. Her daughter, Nonhle Thema, confirmed her passing. She paid tribute to her mother’s compassion and legacy. Shange rose to prominence in the 1970s when she represented South Africa at the […]
The ZANU PF Youth League has called on Parliament to reject a reported US$3.6 million donation from businessman Wicknell Chivayo. It warned that it could create perceptions of undue influence over state institutions. The youth league said it had noted social media reports that Chivayo intended to donate US$3.6 million to Parliament but insisted such […]
Princess Kasune Zulu, a former child bride and HIV activist who publicly disclosed her status in the late 1990s, is now at the centre of a major legal reform in Zambia after her ministry introduced a law making sexual offences non-bailable. The ministry has now rendered all sexual offences non-bailable. The enactment of the Criminal […]
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has reaffirmed its sovereignty in response to a joint statement issued by several foreign ministers, stating that its status is grounded in “facts and international law”. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Somaliland, said it had “taken note” of the joint position but emphasised that its statehood is based […]
As Sudan enters the fourth year of a devastating war, there is little prospect that diplomatic efforts underway can bring relief from the unimaginable suffering of the world’s largest humanitarian disaster. “Even the one bright spot to emerge from the war, the courageous mutual aid societies that sprung up across the country to deliver assistance […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Romuald Wadagni on his election as President of the Republic of Benin, following the April 12 presidential poll. Wadagni, who currently serves as the country’s Minister of Finance, secured an overwhelming majority of votes in the election, marking a significant political transition in the Francophone West African nation. The […]
A parliamentary committee has raised the alarm over the increasing use of gangs in Kenyan politics ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that the trend poses a significant threat to national security. Across the country, reports have emerged of hired youth groups disrupting public meetings, intimidating political opponents, and clashing with law enforcement. “If anyone […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer to be the country’s next ambassador to the United States. The post had been vacant since 2025. His appointment follows the expulsion of former ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, who was declared persona non grata in 2025 after the remarks he made during a webinar on US politics. Tensions escalated […]
