-Calls for African-led solutions, dialogue and sustainable development CONGO TOWN, Liberia, October 14, 2026 – Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined four principles for resolving conflicts across Africa, emphasizing African leadership, respect for sovereignty, peaceful dialogue and long-term development. According to a statement released Tuesday, October 13, by the Chinese Embassy in Liberia, Xi presented…
Nairobi — Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined four principles for resolving conflicts in Africa, calling for African-led solutions, respect for national sovereignty, an end to hostilities, and efforts to address the root causes of insecurity. Xi presented the principles during a meeting with Togo’s President of the Council of Ministers, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who…
Addis Ababa — Egypt’s stance on Abay (Nile) River violates fundamental African Union principles on consultation, cooperation and equitable utilization of transboundary water resources, Political Science and International Relations Professor Yacob Arsano, said. Professor Yacob, who has extensive research experience in water politics and Nile Basin affairs, also served as a member of Ethiopia’s negotiating…
Islamic authorities have indicated that Eid al-Fitr is likely to be observed on Friday, based on established lunar calendar principles that guide the conclusion of Ramadan. According to Dr. Abdul Hafiz Walusinmbi, Head of Sharia at Kibuli Mosque, the determination of Eid depends on whether the crescent moon is sighted on the 29th day of…
Donald Trump’s national security strategy mentions Africa in passing as a source of critical minerals and a counter to China’s dominance. In November 2025, the United States (US) released its new National Security Strategy describing how the country intends to protect its ‘core national interests.’ These interests not only include ensuring the US ‘remains the…
