East Africa: Another War in the Horn of Africa Would Be Disastrous for One of the World’s Most Repressed Nations

East Africa: Another War in the Horn of Africa Would Be Disastrous for One of the World’s Most Repressed Nations

The geopolitical temperature is rising in the Red Sea. Ethiopia is threatening Eritrea, its diminutive neighbour, making a claim on the Eritrean port of Assab. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently remarked that regaining Red Sea access would correct a “historical mistake” and address an “existential question” for landlocked Ethiopia. Eritrea’s Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel…

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Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Extends His Warm Congratulations to the Republic of Senegal On Its Well-Earned Victory in the Final of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Extends His Warm Congratulations to the Republic of Senegal On Its Well-Earned Victory in the Final of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

The Chairperson described the final as a fitting and memorable conclusion to the tournament, as two formidable African teams of global stature–Senegal and Morocco–met in a contest that reflected the highest standards of African football, competitiveness, and continental pride. “AFCON has once again demonstrated that the beautiful game is a powerful force for unity, bringing…

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Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Extends His Warm Congratulations to the Republic of Senegal On Its Well-Earned Victory in the Final of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

African Nations Condemn ‘Clear Violation of UN Charter’ By U.S. in Venezuela

African nations and institutions have strongly reacted to the capture of Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro by the United States at the weekend, calling for respect of international law and sovereignty. The African Union said in a statement it would be “following with grave concern the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including reports…

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