Sudan: Ibrahim Yassin replaces late Gamal Omer as Defense Minister

Sudan’s Sovereign Council on Wednesday appointed former Maj Gen. Ibrahim Yassin for the position of Defense Minister in replacement to Gamal Omer who died in Juba in March. The council confirmed the nomination of the former Joint Command and Staff College in Khartoum after he was proposed by the military component of the council. Under […]

Ukraine to seek greater influence in Africa even after Mali, Niger cut ties with Kyiv

Mali and Niger have cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine due to a controversial statement by Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (GUR), with some observers warning that a harsh reaction from Burkina Faso is to be expected, given the latter’s strong allegiance to Mali and Niger. A single statement implicating Ukraine in the death of dozens of […]

No anarchy in Kenya: President Ruto vows to quell tax-hike anti-govt rallies

Kenyan President William Ruto — who has said he ‘cannot accept anarchy’ amid opposition’s calls for more anti-government protests to be held later this week — has become yet another leader in the East African country who is facing the consequences of confusing a parliamentary majority for popular legitimacy, according to experts. Ruto warned his […]