Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels
DAKAR, Senegal—Angola on March 11 announced plans to act as a mediator in the conflict between Congo and the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23, according to a press release posted on the official page of the Angolan president’s office. Felix Tshisekedi, the president of Congo, was in Angola to discuss a potential peace process. According to the press release, Angola will...
Rampant gender-based violence happening in war-torn Sudan
The increasing need for gender-based violence-related services during the brutal conflict between rival militaries in Sudan has increased 100-fold since the crisis began. This most recent violence, which began on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) headed by General Abdul Fattah al-Burham and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF) headed by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as...
There must be a move to ban exploitation of Africa’s raw minerals
During the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan’s 1996 World Friendship Tour, which included Africa, he warned the continent against dependence on Western powers, including America, while appearing on Pan African Daily TV. Fresh off the success of the historic 1995 Million Man March, Minister Farrakhan stated, “This is Africa’s Dilemma. You’re parading yourself before the world as international beggars when you...
The majority of South African farmland remains in the hands of White minority population
Adding to an ever-increasing list of executive orders, President Donald Trump signed an order halting all aid to South Africa and offering refugee status to White South Africans. The February 7, 2025, executive order wrongfully accuses the Republic of South Africa of enacting a law “to enable the government … to seize ethnic minority Afrikaners’ agricultural property without compensation.”...
French troops begin withdrawal from another African state—media
France has handed over three military bases to Senegal, beginning the withdrawal of French troops from the West African country at the request of the government, local news agency Senego reported on Feb. 3. According to the outlet, French forces have left the Mareschal, St. Exupery, and Contre Amiral Prote camps. About 200 French soldiers and their families remain stationed...
How could new administration’s policies impact U.S. and Africa relations?
Discussions about Africa were almost completely absent from the 2024 United States presidential campaign. And, there was no mention of the continent during President Donald Trump’s recent inaugural address. However, post-inauguration, much is now being penned on what the Trump administration’s foreign policy concerning Africa will possibly look like during his second time in office. Several African heads of...
Africa must develop without relying on West—says South African deputy president
Paul Mashatile has urged reforms to global institutions and advocated for self-reliant growth The Global South must pursue independent development and stop “relying” on the West, especially in economic areas, South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile has said. Speaking to RT, Mashatile called for reforms to global institutions and outlined his vision for South Africa and the continent as a whole. “We can’t...
Senegalese businessman, leader thanks The Final Call for sharing his ‘African story’
This week we focus on a recent, January 5, Zoom discussion from Senegal with Bachirou Seck, CEO of a Dakar-based firm. He also serves as Chief Advisor to the Office of Special Envoy of the Republic of Sierra Leone Ambassador Waleed Shamsid-Deen. The discussion also included Philadelphia-based Dr. Mujahid Nyahuma, adjunct professor at Rowan University and co-director of Global...
Ethiopia and Somalia to restore diplomatic ties
Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to restore diplomatic relations, a year after tensions erupted over a Red Sea access agreement. The two East African neighbors announced their decision in a joint statement on X on Jan. 11, following Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s visit to Addis Ababa, where he held talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. “The two leaders exchanged views on...
Challenges, opportunities and uncertainties face Africa in 2025
In 2025, Africa faces a range of challenges, opportunities, and uncertainties. Amid the campaigning for upcoming elections for African Union Commission Chairperson set for February 2025, it seems some candidates are more focused on the possible symbolic victory rather than the opportunity to build African continental unity and challenge Western global dominance. Candidates are vying to succeed the outgoing chairperson...