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The 2025 Crans Montana Forum (CMF) opened on Friday in Casablanca under the theme: “Africa’s International Trade: Maritime Safety and the Security of Ports and Navigable Routes.” This two-day event marks the first in a series of high-level forums scheduled in Morocco and forms part of the Royal Initiative aimed at enhancing access of Sahel […]
In a historic shift for West Africa’s political landscape, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun relocating key institutions from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger — nations that formally withdrew from the bloc earlier this year to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). During an extraordinary session in Accra, ECOWAS Council […]
In a surprising breakthrough, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire, pledging to suspend hostilities while peace talks continue in Qatar. The joint announcement, issued late Wednesday (23 April), marks the first formal commitment to peace after multiple failed ceasefires since 2021. The truce follows […]
As Africa mourns the death of Pope Francis, worshippers and leaders across the continent are reflecting on the profound legacy he leaves behind — and speculating about the future leadership of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis, who died Monday (21 April), is remembered for his unwavering advocacy for the poor, peace in conflict zones, and […]
South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is once again on the edge of civil war, five years after a fragile peace agreement ended its last major conflict. Tensions have escalated dramatically following the arrest of first vice president Riek Machar in March and renewed fighting between government and opposition forces. According to a new Geopolitical […]
China and Kenya have upgraded their bilateral relationship to a new level, pledging to create an “all-weather” China-Africa community during Kenyan President William Ruto’s first state visit to Beijing, the countries announced on Thursday. Meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, both leaders committed to “injecting more stability into the world with the certainty of China-Africa […]
President of Ghana, John Mahama has expressed on April 22 disappointment at the decision by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), calling the move “regrettable.” Speaking at the launch of ECOWAS’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Accra on Tuesday, Mahama emphasized that diplomacy should focus on […]
In a ruling that has stirred political controversy across Ivory Coast, a national court on Tuesday (22 April) disqualified opposition leader Tidjane Thiam from running in the country’s October presidential election, citing the loss of his Ivorian nationality. Thiam, former CEO of Credit Suisse and newly appointed leader of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast […]
Burkina Faso’s military government claims it has thwarted a coup plot aimed at toppling junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré, alleging foreign involvement and links to terrorism. Security minister Mahamadou Sana said the plan, uncovered by intelligence services, involved current and former soldiers collaborating with terrorist groups. The coup attempt was scheduled for 16 April and […]
Some 120 African election observers from 52 countries of the continent started Monday in Rabat a training session focusing on electoral process in Africa, political dialogue, governance, inclusive democracy, observers code of conduct, duties, methodology and activities. The opening ceremony was co-chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, and the African Union Commissioner for […]