Offer of two permanent seats to Africa on UN Security Council is more symbol than substance
As the global community prepares for the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly scheduled for Sept. 22-23 in New York, Linda Thomas-Greenfield,...
Israel lobbying U.S. Congress to pressure South Africa into dropping its ICJ case
While South Africa is receiving increased global support for its International Court of Justice (ICJ) genocide case against Israel, and the International Criminal Court...
Africa’s strategic relationships need to benefit the entire continent
The recent China-Africa Cooperation Forum held Sept. 4-6 and the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit and African-EU (European Union) Commission held in 2022 have all become...
Africa endorses nominees for 2025 election of AU Commission chair
The process has begun for the February 2025 election of a new African Union Commission chairperson. According to the commission, the consideration for nominees...
Driving progress: Botswana prepares for historic UN conference on landlocked countries
Leaders from landlocked developing countries, (LLDCs) will gather in Gaborone, Botswana, this December to tackle challenges, explore solutions, and build alliances for a more...
23 African countries are developing 125 new satellites for budding space program
After numerous delays, Senegal has finally launched its first-ever satellite GAINDESAT-1A into orbit. The feat marks the first stage of the African country’s budding...
Kenya to reintroduce controversial tax measures
Kenya’s government is set to reinstate some of the tax measures that were previously scrapped following deadly protests in June, Kenyan Finance Minister John...
Security Council: Africa deserves permanent seat at the table, says Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Aug. 12 called for urgent reform of the Security Council, criticizing its outdated structure and lack of representation for...
Security Council: Africa deserves permanent seat at the table, says Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Aug. 12 called for urgent reform of the Security Council, criticizing its outdated structure and lack of representation for...
Nigeria’s protest movement sparks youth involvement, religious cooperation
The #EndBadGovernance 10-day protest in Nigeria ended early, with organizers vowing to return to the streets if their list of demands are not met. According...