AFRICA DIPLOMATIC

Western Sahara: Russia imposes veto

31.10.2026 Russia and the United States vetoed rival resolutions on Western Sahara at the Security Council on Friday, October 30, leaving the UN peacekeeping mission there without a renewed mandate just a day before it expires. (Image: courtesy Matthew TenBruggencate) The unusual showdown threatens the future of a mission the council has routinely renewed ‌for…

Ethiopia: Christians under attack

26.10.2026 More than 60 people have been killed in a series of attacks on Christians in Oromia region, according to the Ethiopia’s Orthodox Church. (Image above: illustration) “We were completely unprepared and had no prior knowledge. They surrounded us from all four directions,” said one of the residents, who lost his father. Eyewitness said that…

Nigeria: Christians killed in Plateau State

22.10.2026 Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo buried members of his congregation, a father and his three sons, days after speaking about Christian killed by terrorist gangs allegedly attacked Shurum village in Dorowa Babuje, Plateau State, late at night on October 16, 2026 Mourners gathered in prayer beside a freshly dug mass grave, gripped by grief and fear…

Algeria stands by Saharawi people

04.10.2026 In a statement the President of Algeria says that no one will force the Sahrawi people to accept a solution they do not accept. He reiterates that Algeria will always stand by the Sahrawi people “Like it or not, weigh on whoever it weighs,” said the President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. President of the Republic Abdelmadjid…

EU: €800 for African displaced

Brussels 28.09.2026 As the 81st UN General Assembly High‑Level Week draws to a close in New York, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced almost €710 million in EU support to displaced people and communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as emergency assistance to people affected by crises worldwide. This announcement was…

Ehtiopia: Tigray demand PM Abiy Ahmed to step down

Brussels 24.09.2026 The European Union is deeply concerned by the rapidly deteriorating situation in Northern Ethiopia and its impact on the population, including reports of military activity across multiple localities, as well as the take-over of Mekelle, Axum and Shire airports in Tigray by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front forces. Over the past weeks the…

Eritrea cuts relations with UAE

15.09.2026 Eritrea announced that it has cut its relations with the UAE. The statement also said: The UAE (pictured), Israel, and Ethiopia, acting in collusion with one another, are seeking the “colonization of ports” in Africa. We had previously severed our relations with Israel. It went on to praise Sudan and Algeria for severing relations,…

Africa accurate map

06.09.2026The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional Mercator world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa. (Image courtesy of Ray Rui) The UN General Assembly has backed a resolution to change to maps that more accurately show the true size of Africa. Supporters of the resolution say the…

Niger: rebels in airport

29.08.2026 Heavy gunfire and explosions have rocked Niger’s capital Niamey as rebel soldiers reportedly attacked the airport and presidency in what appears to be a serious military mutiny. (Image: courtesy Nathalie Lays) The unrest reportedly involves troops pulled from Ouallam, Tera and Dosso, frontline areas where Niger’s army has taken heavy losses fighting ISIS-linked militants….

Zimbabwe: dozens dead in boat incident

12.08.2026 At least 15 people have died after a boat carrying dozens of people sank on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, with rescue operations continuing, officials have said. (Image: courtesy JUNGLE Websites & Branding) Police said 90 passengers and five crew were onboard the vessel when it capsized on August 11, Tuesday, but it may have…