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In Sierra Leone, rice holds a cultural significance that borders on the sacred. It’s a staple so vital that meals without it are often dismissed as...
The United Nations Security Council on Monday called for an urgent escalation in humanitarian assistance to Gaza as the enclave faces a worsening crisis due to...
Recent allegations from a United Nations report suggesting Yemen’s Houthi rebels collect an estimated $180 million monthly from shipping companies for safe passage through the Red...
War now affects over 600 million women and girls worldwide, a staggering 50% increase in just a decade, according to a recent United Nations report. As...
At the 8th AU-UN Annual Conference, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for sweeping reforms to the global financial and security systems to better address Africa’s developmental...
In a sophisticated and alarming cyberattack, hackers diverted more than $350,000 intended for a Somali solar energy company, underscoring critical vulnerabilities within the International Solar Alliance...
The United States has taken a significant step in supporting Israel by deploying the advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system to the...
Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Temesgen Tiruneh, held a significant discussion today with the Director General of the United Nations International Organization for Migration (UN-IOM), Amy E....
Somaliland’s Unstoppable Rise: A Beacon of Progress While Somalia Stumbles in Chaos. In an era where democracy is both revered and challenged, the contrast between Somaliland...
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, announced on Wednesday that UN Secretary-General António Guterres has been declared persona non grata and is banned from entering the country,...
Denmark’s incoming envoy to Ethiopia highlights the nation’s key role in stabilizing the Horn of Africa and promoting peace across the continent. Ethiopia’s leadership in advancing...
Addis Ababa emphasizes regional development goals while Somalia and Egypt express concerns over territorial and security implications. Ethiopia’s recent agreement with Somaliland has drawn strong reactions...
The United States’ call for African representation at the U.N. Security Council sparks fresh global competition, with China poised to gain from U.S. missteps. This week...
A UN report uncovers how Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah transformed Yemen’s Houthi rebels into a regional military force, despite arms embargoes. Iran’s invisible hand continues...
The Countdown to a Troop Withdrawal That Could Alter the Future of the Nation Somalia stands at a precipice, with tensions simmering and the clock ticking...
Strengthening Ties: From History to High-Stakes Diplomacy China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi heaped praise on Ethiopia for its growing influence in African and regional affairs, signaling...
Moscow’s last-minute bid to block ambitious UN reforms thwarted as 143 nations vote against Russia’s deferral attempt. Russia found itself diplomatically isolated after a failed attempt...
Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie advocates for strengthened multilateral efforts to address poverty and calls for UN reforms to support Africa’s representation. Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Taye...
World leaders scramble to chart a path forward for global survival, but is the UN’s new pact really the game-changer it claims to be? The United...
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, is urgently calling for an immediate halt to what he describes as a full-scale paramilitary assault on the strategic city...
The latest attack by JNIM in Mali’s capital, Bamako, signals a dangerous shift in the ongoing insurgency, challenging the region’s stability amid shifting alliances and rising...
As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surges, new antibiotics are scarce. With global leaders set to discuss the crisis, why is the development pipeline so dry and what...
As Turkey seeks BRICS membership, it challenges Western-dominated global governance while navigating a complex geopolitical landscape. Turkey is making waves with a strategic pivot that could...
As China Expands Military Cooperation, US Reassesses Its Strategy on the Continent The competition between the United States and China for military influence in Africa has...
North Korea Reveals Uranium Enrichment Facility as Kim Pushes for Increased Nuclear Capabilities North Korea’s state media revealed images of a uranium enrichment facility visited by...
From Resurgent Terror Groups to AI-Enhanced Propaganda—How Modern Technology is Amplifying the Global Threat As the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, the U.S....
Experts Cite Arbitrary Arrests and Political Suppression as Zambia Faces Erosion of Constitutional Rights An independent United Nations panel has sounded alarm bells over the country’s...
The United Nations Security Council extended the mandate for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) on August 15, 2024, marking 18 years of international...
UN Staff Forced to Relocate Amid Escalating Conflict The United Nations has suspended its aid operations in the Gaza Strip due to the latest Israeli military...
The United Nations Decries Taliban’s Latest Restrictions on Personal Freedom and Women’s Rights The United Nations has denounced Afghanistan’s new morality law as a “distressing vision”...
International Concerns Escalate as Armed Factions Mobilize in Tripoli Over Control of Libya’s Central Bank The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the worsening...
Richard Bennett’s Travel Ban Highlights Ongoing Human Rights Tensions The Taliban government in Afghanistan has barred Richard Bennett, the United Nations-appointed special rapporteur on human rights,...
In a Game-Changing Initiative, Eswatini Embarks on a Nuclear Journey for Sustainable Development Eswatini is boldly venturing into the realm of nuclear technology. This new initiative,...
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Controversial Demand and Its Potential Impact on Uganda-U.S. Relations Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a stunning demand for...
Negotiations Drag On Amid Continued Violence—Who Will Blink First in the Fight to End Gaza’s Crisis? Negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza have stretched into a...
Islamic State Affiliate Expands Operations, Targeting Regions Beyond Afghanistan The United Nations has raised serious concerns about the growing threat posed by the Afghanistan-based Islamic State...
UNRWA Faces Scrutiny and Funding Suspensions Amid Findings of Staffers’ Potential Terrorist Ties A United Nations internal investigation has concluded that nine of 19 Palestinian staffers...
Provocative Long-Range Assaults Challenge Russian Might and Test Western Resolve Ukraine has sunk a Russian submarine and struck a key Russian airfield within the past 24...
Rising Tensions as Turkey Expands Influence in the Horn of Africa Somaliland has issued a stern warning to Somalia against the deployment of Turkish naval forces...
UN Envoy Alerts Security Council to Escalating Extremist Threat and Humanitarian Crisis in Syria The specter of terrorism looms large over Syria once again. The top...
Missiles Hit Singapore-Flagged Cargo Ship, Intensifying Threats to International Trade In a dramatic escalation of their maritime campaign, Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a Singapore-flagged container ship...
Zelenskyy to Address British Cabinet in Historic Appeal for Support In a historic first since 1997, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will personally address the British Cabinet...
US Intelligence Highlights Growing Concerns Over Space-Based Weapons and Strategic Alliances The United States is sounding the alarm over the growing threat posed by Russia and...
Escalating Conflict, Widespread Disease, and Neglect: How the World is Failing the People of DR Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) teeters on the brink...
Acting U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland’s meeting with Niger’s military junta underscores the urgent diplomatic efforts to restore democratic governance in the strategically important...
Houthi Militants Fire on Maersk Sentosa Amid Rising Maritime Tensions Yemen-based Houthi militants fired on the U.S.-flagged container ship Maersk Sentosa while it was navigating the...
Russian Missile Strikes Kill 37 and Injure Over 170, Sparking Global Outcry and Calls for Enhanced Defense As Ukraine grapples with one of the deadliest missile...
As Conflict Rages On, Sudan Faces a Humanitarian Catastrophe of Unprecedented Scale The brutal war in Sudan has stretched into its 16th month, with the nation...
UNRWA Reports Dire Circumstances for Palestinians Amid Ongoing Conflict The Gaza Strip has long been a focal point of conflict between Israel and Palestinian factions, with...
Food Security Amidst Conflict: FAO’s Bold Move in Somalia The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has announced a transformative $25 million project...