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Macky Sall Eyes UN Role Amid Lack of Backing from Senegal and AU
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is reportedly pursuing a high-level position within the United Nations, despite not having the official endorsement of his home country, Senegal, or the African Union. Sources indicate that Sall has been lobbying for the role…
NGO Forum on Water and Sanitation to Precede African Commission Session in Gambia
The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) has announced that it will host the Forum of NGOs ahead of the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights from May 7 to 9,…
Renewed Xenophobic Attacks Raise Alarm in South Africa
A growing wave of violence targeting foreign nationals in South Africa has sparked concern across the region, with reports indicating that migrants are increasingly facing intimidation, harassment, and physical attacks in recent days. According to recent reports, xenophobic incidents have…
Publication: Integrating Africa: From Threads to Hubs
Abstract Africa trades as much as East Asia relative to GDP but without the structural transformation. The problem lies not just in the volume of trade, but in its composition and direction: exports remain concentrated in raw commodities destined for…
South African Court Jails Julius Malema for 2018 Firearm Incident
A South African court has sentenced opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in prison after finding him guilty of discharging a firearm during a public rally in 2018, in a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves across the country’s…
Mayor Rohey Lowe Hosts Azerbaijani Delegation, Pushes for Stronger Africa–Middle East Ties
The Mayor of Banjul City Council, Rohey Malick Lowe, has hosted a high-level delegation from Azerbaijan, describing the meeting as both a diplomatic milestone and a deeply personal moment. According to a statement shared on her official Facebook page, Mayor…
Faye Unveils Bold Military Shift, Sends Strong Message of Unity at Senegal’s Independence Parade
By Pa Modou Cham President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye delivered a powerful and symbolic address during Senegal’s 66th Independence Day celebrations, signaling a major shift in national policy while reinforcing regional alliances and national unity. Speaking after a grand military…
Global Economy Under Strain as U.S.–Israel War with Iran Drives Oil Prices and Inflation Surge
The ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is triggering a growing global economic crisis, with rising fuel prices, disrupted trade routes, and increasing pressure on vulnerable economies, including those across Africa. Global oil markets have been among…
U.S.–Israel War with Iran Escalates as Region Braces for Wider Conflict
The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has intensified, with fresh military confrontations, rising civilian concerns, and growing fears of a broader regional war. Reports from multiple international media outlets indicate that a U.S. fighter jet was recently…