DRC Opposition Suspends Protest After Tshisekedi’s Offer of National Dialogue
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s main opposition coalition has suspended planned nationwide protests after President Félix Tshisekedi signaled his willingness to convene... Read More
France Approves Social-Media Ban for Children Under 15
France’s Parliament has approved legislation banning children under the age of 15 from using social-media platforms, making the country the first member... Read More
DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Africa’s Fastest-Growing on Record
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s outbreak of Bundibugyo strain Ebola has become the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded in Africa, with the... Read More
US Resumes Iranian Port Blockade, Announces 20% Transit Fee for Hormuz Shipping
The United States has announced the resumption of its naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and associated shipping while unveiling plans to impose... Read More
Defence Minister Christopher Musa Denies Resignation Rumours, Threatens Legal Action
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), has dismissed reports claiming he resigned from office, describing the rumours as false and... Read More
Senegal’s President Faye Backs Macky Sall for UN Secretary-General in Political U-Turn
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has endorsed former president Macky Sall’s campaign to become the next United Nations secretary-general, setting aside one... Read More