Israel’s Somaliland recognition generated unusual cohesion in Africa and beyond, but condemnation hasn’t delivered a consensual solution. Israel’s December 2025 recognition of Somaliland, a secessionist northern part of Somalia, set off a series of political and diplomatic shockwaves in the Horn of Africa and Arabic Peninsula. In a region already facing acute tensions amid global…
Across our continent, a dangerous pattern is tightening its grip on our republics. Ageing leaders — once celebrated as liberators, revolutionaries, or technocrats — are quietly reshaping African states into family enterprises. Faced with mortality and anxious about what awaits them after decades in power, some are no longer strengthening institutions. They are strengthening bloodlines….
Myanmar’s military rulers say polls were free and fair as UN reports 170 killed in air attacks during election period. Published On 31 Jan 202631 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Myanmar’s military-backed party secured a sweeping victory in the country’s three-phase general election, according to state media, following the…
Africa is like a beautiful damsel any good gentleman can seek to court by all means because Africa is beautiful in various ramifications. It is a region in the eyes of the United Nations, but a continent of five regions in the eyes of the Organisation of African Unity and the African Union. President Donald…
Washington’s threats to seize the strategic island have sparked a crisis among NATO states. Published On 14 Jan 202614 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share France is preparing to open a consulate in Greenland next month in a move that it says reflects the semiautonomous island’s desire to remain part…
Addis Ababa — African Union (AU) officials have underlined that unity and close collaboration among Member States are indispensable to confronting the continent’s mounting security, political and economic challenges. The 51st Ordinary Session of the AU Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) opened today at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa. Held under the theme “Assuring Sustainable…
Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi Starlink’s proposed entry into South Africa is facing mounting political backlash, driven by concerns over owner Elon Musk’s conduct and public statements. Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi and parliament’s communications & digital technologies portfolio chair, Khuselo Diko, have both taken to social media to voice their opposition to Musk and…
For many decades, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali constituted one of the most integrated spaces of human and economic circulation in West Africa. Beyond simple geographical neighbours, these three former French colonies are linked by intense commercial exchange, ancient cross-border mobilities, and social and family ties. This interdependence is reflected in Ivorian demography. According…
The Venezuelan government has begun releasing detainees considered political prisoners by human rights groups, in what officials described as a goodwill gesture. Spain’s foreign ministry said five of its nationals, including one dual national, had been released. Among them is thought to be rights activist Rocío San Miguel. The move comes after the US seized…
Nairobi — The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the escalating crisis in Venezuela, warning that the country’s complex internal challenges can only be resolved through inclusive political dialogue among Venezuelans themselves. In a communiqué issued from its headquarters in Addis Ababa on January 3, the AU said it was closely monitoring recent…
