Amsterdam dialogue: reparations, artefact restitution and African-Caribbean solidarityGhana unveils new Cedi Heritage Series to celebrate national identity, cultural history, and economic sovereigntyAES condemns Guinea's mass expulsion of gold miners, warning of an escalating regional humanitarian crisisCuba reaffirms support for Western Sahara's independence at the UN, calling Africa's decolonization unfinishedZimbabwe prepares to submit BRICS accession documentsKyrgyz Chairman Delivers National Statement at Cop31 SummitAfDB $503.75 million loan for South Africa's energy and freight infrastructure reformsAES ministers review second-year roadmap in Ouagadougou to advance security, diplomacy, and Sahel integrationAfrica marks 20 years of the African Youth CharterAlgeria backs the African Liberation Museum initiativeZimbabwe and Mozambique strengthen bilateral trade cooperationZambia and China deepen strategic economic tiesJoint AFCON hosting bid to promote Sahel integration and sports diplomacyAfrican legal experts call for stronger reparations framework at AfSIL conference in KigaliUWI brings the global reparations campaign to Antigua
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Cabo Verde to Lead Small Island States in Push for Stronger Climate Action
COUNTRY: CABO VERDE. Cabo Verde is preparing to take a stronger role in global climate diplomacy after announcing that it will lead the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) in 2027 and 2028...
03.10.2026 13:54
Egypt and South Africa Launch Business Council to Deepen Continental Economic Integration
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA. Egypt and South Africa have taken a new step toward expanding economic cooperation with the launch of the Egyptian–South African Business Council, creating a platform...
03.10.2026 13:40
Equatorial Guinea Calls for Total Nuclear Disarmament and Stronger African Nuclear-Free Zone
COUNTRY:  EQUITORIAL GUINEA. Equatorial Guinea has called for the complete and irreversible elimination of nuclear weapons, placing African disarmament and the peaceful use of nuclear technology...
02.10.2026 16:17
Egypt Hosts Inaugural Alamein-Africa Forum to Mobilize Private Investment and Accelerate Regional Value Chains
COUNTRY:  EGYPT. Africa's political, business and financial leadership is converging in New Alamein, Egypt, as the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum opens today, 2 October, bringing together African...
02.10.2026 13:27
Burkina Faso Reinforces Sovereignty and Warns Against Subversion: Captain Ibrahim Traoré Denounces Treason During Second National Days of Patriotic Engagement
COUNTRY:  BURKINA FASO. Burkina Faso's Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, launched the second edition of the National Days of Patriotic Engagement and Civic Participation with an...
02.10.2026 12:50
Togo and Russia Deepen Cooperation in Energy and Mining
COUNTRY:   TOGO. Togo and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in energy and mining, marking a new stage in bilateral relations between Lomé and Moscow. According to Ahram Online’s report...
02.10.2026 12:30
Central African Republic and Russia Expand Economic Partnership as First Intergovernmental Commission Meets in Bangui
COUNTRY: CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC. The Central African Republic and Russia are expanding their bilateral relationship into a broader programme of economic and technical cooperation, following the...
01.10.2026 17:37
Nigeria at 66: From Economic Reform to the Unfinished Promise of Sovereignty
COUNTRY:  NIGERIA. As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the country is moving from a period of difficult economic...
01.10.2026 12:25
Benin Mobilises €500 Million as African Financial Institutions Back New Development Financing Model
COUNTRY: BENIN. Benin has secured €500 million (approximately CFAF 328 billion) in international bank financing, backed by the African Development Fund (ADF), to support investments in education...
30.09.2026 17:01
Alliance of Sahel States Advances Confederal Market Integration, Prioritising Free Movement and Regional Economic Sovereignty
COUNTRY: MALI. Ministers of Industry and Trade from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have formally adopted a comprehensive roadmap to establish a single confederal market during their 5th...
30.09.2026 15:19
Strengthening Strategic Ties: Algeria and Russia Expand Investment and Economic Cooperation Ahead of Moscow Summit
COUNTRY: ALGERIA. Algeria and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral economic integration and investment cooperation following high-level virtual consultations between key...
30.09.2026 10:24
Revitalizing South-South Solidarity: Angola and Cuba Prepare to Convene Intergovernmental Commission
COUNTRY: ANGOLA. Angola and Cuba have initiated formal preparations to convene a new session of their Intergovernmental Joint Commission, signaling a concerted push to revitalize bilateral...
29.09.2026 13:06
Regional Economic Integration and Energy Connectivity: Ethiopia Reaffirms Strategic Commitment to the Horn of Africa Initiative
COUNTRY: ETHIOPIA. Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing trade facilitation, infrastructure development, and cross-border energy sharing across the Horn of Africa during the latest...
29.09.2026 12:58
Transforming African Agriculture: Summit Calls for Tailored Financial Models and Domestic Value Addition to Unlock Food Sovereignty
COUNTRY: NIGERIA. Africa’s reliance on foreign food imports—currently exceeding $100 billion annually—has reached a critical turning point that threatens both national sovereignty and...
29.09.2026 10:32
Madagascar Reclaims Its Story: Why the Return of Looted Heritage Is a Fight for Sovereignty
COUNTRY: MADAGASCAR. A year after power changed hands, Madagascar’s transitional government is rebuilding its cultural policy on its own terms. Madagascar cultural restitution sits at the centre...
28.09.2026 19:12
Reclaiming Sovereignty: South Africa Rejects External Supervision and Highlights Democratic Strength at UNGA
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA. In a firm defense of constitutional self-determination and regional political maturity, South Africa used the high-level debate of the United Nations General Assembly to...
28.09.2026 16:40
Suriname and Cuba Discuss Expanded Cooperation in Agriculture, Food Security and Solar Energy
COUNTRY:  CUBA. Suriname and Cuba are exploring opportunities to broaden their longstanding cooperation, with agriculture, food security, energy, education and training among the areas discussed...
28.09.2026 16:30
Decolonizing Global Cartography: Togo Urges UN General Assembly to Operationalize “Correct the Map” Initiative into Global Partnership
COUNTRY: TOGO. In a major address before the United Nations General Assembly, Togolese Foreign Minister Prof. Robert Dussey called on member states to move "from resolution to action" on the newly...
28.09.2026 12:42
Suriname and Ghana Discuss Wider Economic Cooperation
COUNTRY:  SURINAME. Suriname and Ghana are taking steps to deepen their historic relationship, with trade, investment, education, air connectivity, the gold sector and travel among the key issues...
28.09.2026 12:00
Institutional Isolation and the Quest for Statehood: Somaliland President Advocates for UN Representation at Council on Foreign Relations
COUNTRY: SOMALILAND. In an address delivered before the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi presented an appeal for full international...
28.09.2026 10:58
Human Rights Council Adopts Fourth-Cycle Review by Consensus: Namibia Endorses 255 Recommendations to Drive Legislative and Socio-Economic Reforms
COUNTRY: NAMIBIA. In a unanimous endorsement, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has formally adopted the outcome of Namibia's fourth-cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) during its...
27.09.2026 16:40
Cultural Sovereignty and the Narrative of the South: The St Petersburg Forum of United Cultures 2026 Has Today Completed Its Work as a Platform for Institutionalisation
COUNTRY: RUSSIA. The XII St Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures (24–26 September 2026) became not merely another dialogue platform, but a mechanism for translating declarative...
26.09.2026 18:35
High-Level Multilateral Engagements at UNGA81 Focus on Global South Alliances, Climate Action, and Economic Cooperation
COUNTRY: LIBERIA. The 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York served as a major convergence point for developing nations and regional blocs across the Global South...
26.09.2026 15:20
Guatemala and Honduras to Update Security Agreement
COUNTRY:  GUATEMALA. Guatemala and Honduras are moving to update their 2015 memorandum on security and justice cooperation, according to a September 24 report by Prensa Latina. The two countries...
26.09.2026 12:00
Equatorial Guinea and Venezuela Strengthen Diplomatic Ties: Focus Shifts to Direct Transatlantic Air Connectivity and Bilateral Trade
COUNTRY: EQUITORIAL GUINEA. In a strategic bid to bypass traditional intercontinental transit routes, Equatorial Guinea and Venezuela have agreed to explore the establishment of a direct air link...
25.09.2026 13:27
Russia and Brazil Discuss Bilateral Relations and International Agenda
COUNTRY:  BRAZIL. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira held talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, discussing...
25.09.2026 10:20
Accelerating Sustainable Cooling and Climate Resilience: High-Level Leaders Launch ‘Friends of the Kigali Amendment’ Initiative in New York
COUNTRY: RWANDA. A decade after the landmark global agreement to curb potent greenhouse gases was signed, world leaders and environmental partners have mobilized in New York to accelerate cleaner...
24.09.2026 15:52
China and Cuba Celebrate 66 Years of Diplomatic Relations and Historic Strategic Cooperation
COUNTRY:  CUBA. China and Cuba are celebrating 66 years of diplomatic relations, established on September 28, 1960. The anniversary comes as both countries continue to emphasize their longstanding...
24.09.2026 12:00
Restitution and Pan-African Justice: President Mahama Outlines Three-Pillar Architecture at UNGA 81
COUNTRY: GHANA. Speaking at a high-level side event during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama outlined a strategic three-pillar framework...
24.09.2026 11:34
Cuba Suffers Seventh Nationwide Blackout Amid Persistent Energy Crisis
COUNTRY:  CUBA. Cuba experienced its seventh total nationwide blackout of the year after the national power grid suffered a complete system collapse, plunging the island's population of...
23.09.2026 16:30