The United Nations has appointed seasoned American diplomat James Swan to lead its peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The appointment was announced by António Guterres, who named Swan as his Special Representative and head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization M
Mar 7, 2026
At least 23 people have died following heavy rains and severe flooding that struck Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city, causing widespread destruction and disrupting daily activities. The torrential rains triggered flash floods across several parts of the city, submerging roads, damaging homes, and trappi
Mar 7, 2026
Experts from the nuclear energy sector gathered in Cape Town, South Africa, on March 5, 2026, to discuss skills development and workforce training aimed at strengthening nuclear energy capacity across Africa. The discussions took place during an expert session of the BRICS Nuclear Platform, held as
Mar 7, 2026
Representatives of Rosatom participated in the Nuclear Forum held during the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town, where discussions focused on infrastructure development, human capital growth, and the localisation of nuclear projects across the African continent. The forum, which took place on March 5
Mar 7, 2026
Since gaining independence, several African countries have achieved significant economic milestones. A recent review highlights 10 African nations that have recorded a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of US$100 billion or more, reflecting their economic strength, growth, and development over the decades
Mar 5, 2026
Belgian authorities have arrested three individuals suspected of being involved in war crimes linked to the ongoing separatist conflict in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions. The arrests are part of a broader investigation by Belgian prosecutors into alleged crimes committed during the years-long c
Mar 5, 2026
A devastating landslide at a mining site in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed the lives of more than 200 people, according to the country’s government. The tragic incident occurred at the Rubaya coltan mining site in North Kivu province, located in the eastern part of the country. A
Mar 5, 2026
A Ghanaian national who escaped custody in the United Kingdom and later appeared in a viral video taunting police has been rearrested in France, bringing an end to a dramatic international manhunt. The fugitive, identified as Daniel Boakye, had drawn widespread attention after escaping from custody
Mar 4, 2026
The M23 rebel group has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting the airport in Kisangani, a key city in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The development marks a new phase in the ongoing conflict between the armed group and Congolese government forces, ra
Mar 3, 2026
