Brussels 05.05.2026 The Russian Defense Ministry’s so-called African Corps officially confirmed that its fighters and Malian government forces have left the town of Kidal in the northeast of the African country following an attack by armed anti-government groups. (Image above: courtesy Morten Oddvik) đČđ± đ·đș Footage has emerged of Russia's Africa Corps abandoning their barracks…
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Mali: ongoing security crisis
Brussels 05.05.2026 Mali’s leader General Assimi GoĂŻta has been appointed as Defence Minister after the officer who previously held the post was killed in a wave of jihadist’s, and Tuareg’s rebels attacks.(Image above: courtesy Bob Brewer). The West African country has been going thought a security crisis for more than a week after an alliance…
DR Congo-Rwanda: Advancing Peace
Brussels 24.04.2026 On April 23, 2026, representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda, along with the United States, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), and the African Union Commission convened to assess implementation of the Peace Agreement, signed on June 27,…
European History: “Postcolonial?” Exhibition
Brussels 21.04.2026 The “Postcolonial?” exhibition at the House of European History in Brussels (17 April 2026 â 14 March 2027) explores the lasting impacts of European colonialism from the 15th century to the present. It features personal stories, historical objects, and artworks to examine colonial legacies, power structures, and the post-1945 independence movements. Focus: It…
Cameroon welcomes Pope Leo XIV
Brussels 16.04.2026 Pope Leo XIVâs lands in Cameroon on Wednesday, April 15, beginning the second destination of his pilgrimage that will take him also to Angola and Equatorial Guinea. The moment Pope Leo arrived at the Palais de l'UnitĂ© (Palace of Unity) for an official visit to the President of the Republic of Cameroon, Paul…
Africa Fashion in Paris
Paris 31.03.2026 After conquering New York, Chicago, Melbourne and Montreal, the Africa Fashion exhibition, developed by Londonâs Victoria and Albert Museum, arrives in Paris. Here, it proposes a dialogue between contemporary African fashion and the rich historical collections of the musĂ©e du quai Branly â Jacques Chirac. The exhibition takes the visitor on an enthralling…
UN: Slavery as “historical wrongs”
Strasbourg 26.03.2026 The UN resolution urges reparations for slaveryâs âhistorical wrongsâ spearheaded by Ghana received 123 votes in favour. Three countries â Argentina, Israel and the United States â voted against and 52 abstained. The UN General Assembly has adopted a Ghana-led resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as the âgravest crime against humanity,â passing despite opposition…
Kenya: Foreign Minister arrested
Brussels 23.03.2026 Former Kenyan Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju has been arrested a day after he was reported to have disappeared, leading to fears he may have been abducted.(Image: illustration) Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin said in a press conference that Tuju was inside his residence the whole time, describing it as a “carefully staged…
AU-UK: claims for slavery reparations
Brussels 11.03.2026 Members of the African Union (AU) intend to file claims in international courts against former colonial powers for centuries of slavery and imperial policies. They claim that the transatlantic slave trade was a crime against humanity, The Telegraph reports. EXCL: Africa could exploit international law to secure slavery reparations from Britain African Union…
SA: Ramaphosa targets organized crime
Brussels 16.02.2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will deploy the army to assist the police fight criminal gangs and illegal mining in South Africa. (Image above: illustration) Gang violence is a major problem in South Africa, which has one of the world’s highest murder rates. A deeper look at the latest statistics shows that the…