DR Congo and M23 rebels agree to ceasefire following Qatar-mediated talks
After months of intense fighting, the Congolese government and M23 rebels have agreed to a ceasefire, brokered through Qatar-mediated talks. While hopeful, the real challenge lies in ensuring this ceasefire leads to lasting stability in eastern Congo.
Israeli diplomat booted from AU conference on Rwandan genocide
As the Israeli genocide in Gaza continues unrelenting, more countries are demonstrating their outrage by imposing stricter political, diplomatic, and economic restrictions on Israel.
Sudan suspends imports from Kenya as relations deteriorate over RSF support
Sudan has suspended all imports from Kenya after Nairobi hosted RSF representatives who signed a charter for a parallel government.
Kenya’s AU election loss reflects its regional isolation
Kenya’s bid for the African Union Chairperson position ends in disappointment as Raila Odinga’s campaign fails despite strong backing.
Israel’s neighbors call for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon at Arab-Islamic Summit
The summit is the second of its kind since the aggression began in October 2023, though the participating nations have taken no concrete action to stop the genocide.
African Union 2025 elections are a contest of prestige and clout, not continental vision
The elections for African Union Commission Chairperson are set for February 2025, yet it seems that candidates’ are more focused on the possible symbolic victory rather than a chance to build continental unity and challenge western dominance.
China upgrades bilateral relations in Africa to “strategic relationships” during China-Africa summit
During the summit, China announced the unilateral opening of its market for 33 countries in Africa and promising them zero-tariff treatment for 100% tariff line
French decision to withdraw troops from Niger is a testimony “to the determination and will of the Nigerien people”
After withdrawing from Mali and Burkina Faso, and now on the way out from Niger, Chad is the last of the now practically defunct G5 Sahel country to host a permanent base of France.
La Unión Africana no respaldará la intervención de la CEDEAO en Níger
El popular gobierno militar de Níger ha ido consolidando su apoyo nacional y regional. Mientras tanto, la CEDEAO se ve acosada por la desunión y la oposición interna tras amenazar con una intervención militar para restaurar al derrocado Mohamed Bazoum con el respaldo de Francia y EE.UU.
African Union will not back ECOWAS intervention in Niger
Niger’s popular military government has been consolidating domestic and regional support. Meanwhile, ECOWAS is beset by disunity and domestic opposition after threatening military intervention to restore the ousted Mohamed Bazoum with the backing of France and US
Russia-Africa summit may discuss corridor to transport grain and fertilizers
At least 49 African countries will take part in the Russia-Africa summit that will begin in St. Petersburg on July 27. The food sovereignty of African countries is likely to be high on the agenda and the summit will try to finalize the establishment of a new grain deal fitting their needs
Algeria withdraws from presidency of Inter-Parliamentary Union’s advisory group on terrorism over Israel’s membership
Israel was approved as a member of the advisory group for combating terrorism last month during the IPU’s general assembly in Bahrain. Algeria cited its longstanding and firm support for the Palestinian cause as the reason behind the withdrawal
- Trump’s retaliatory sanctions over Netanyahu arrest warrant halt work of International Criminal Court
- Anti-austerity march to oppose Labour government cuts
- Kurdish PKK group to disband, ending 40-year armed struggle with Türkiye
- Belgian activists confront reality of occupation during West Bank visit
- Scholar Badar Khan Suri is released following eight weeks of ICE detention
