China proposes three-area focused plan for Africa as part of Belt and Road Initiative

China has added three new areas for investment to its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) focusing on the African continent where it has spent billions of dollars in infrastructure. The new areas are namely industrialization, increase in agriculture investment and talent development. President Xi Jinping launched the three-pronged plan during a China-Africa leaders’ roundtable meeting […]

Senegal: President Macky Sall rules out re-election bid for third term

President Macky Sall of Senegal announced Monday in a televised speech that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming elections scheduled for February next year, putting an end to all speculations. Speculations had been circulating that Sall would attempt to extend his time in office, which led to unrest and violence in the country […]

UN ‘Peacekeepers Day’ honors 4,300 lives lost in Africa and around the world

The global community commemorates this May 29 the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers to honor the remarkable uniformed and civilian personnel who have served in UN peacekeeping missions. This special day pays tribute to their dedication, professionalism, and bravery, while also remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of peace. […]