Brussels 16.10.2025 At least three people died in Nairobi, Kenya, after police fired gunshots and tear gas in a stadium where crowds of mourners had gathered to pay respect to the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has arrived at Kasarani Stadium. Tens of thousands of…
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EU-SA: President Ramaphosa unveils €12bn investment
09.10.2025 Today addressing the Global Gateway Forum South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a Team Europe investment package, worth nearly €12 billion. With this package, Team Europe is doubling down on its ambition to work with South Africa in order to become global leaders in the just energy transition, sustainable infrastructure, digital connectivity and pharmaceutical…
Cameroon elections: oldest President appears
Brussels 09.10.2025 Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya appeared this week at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election in which the world’s oldest head of state is seeking his eighth term. Cameroon 🇨🇲 Paul Biya 92 who can barely walk or speak is seeking for the 8th Presidential term After 43 years in power,…
France: Seven in 10 migrants from Africa
Brussels 09.10.2025 Immigration to France: What is its composition? Seven of the top 10 nationalities receiving residence permits are African. The other three are Turkey, China, and Afghanistan. These ten countries alone account for half of all residence permits issued in France. Immigration en France : quelle composition ? 🔍 7 des 10 principales nationalités…
UNGA80: Diplomats seek to end war in Sudan
New York UNGA80 Behind the scenes at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations, key countries and regional organizations have been coordinating efforts to try to end the horrific war in Sudan, which has created the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world. Alan Boswell, the International Crisis Group’s project…
UNGA80: SA Ramaphosa powerful speech
New York UNGA80 President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa used his speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly to spotlight the escalating crisis in Gaza, condemning what he called genocide and famine imposed on Palestinians. Ramaphosa referenced South Africa’s case before the International Court of Justice, echoed global consensus on Israel’s actions as genocide,…
UNGA80: Angola President focus on conflict
New York 23.09.202“With such a dangerous precedent, no regional, continental or global institution will henceforth have the moral authority to call to order any State when it breaches the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and in international law” — João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola. He recalled that world…
UNGA 80: DRC President Tshisekedi demands inquiry
New York, 23.09.2025 The rhetoric of war is gaining ground, and we are seeing the return of old demons.” — Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He pointed to the conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Yemen, Myanmar and Syria — as well in his own country where, over three decades,…
Ramaphosa leads SA delegation to UNGA 80
Brussels 21.09.2025 His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a South African delegation to the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York from 23 to 29 September 2025. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, is heading to New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly,…
Cote d’Ivoire: First Lady for President
Brussels 15.09.2025 Former Cote d’Ivoire First Lady Simone Gbagbo,76, emerged from a bunker where she was hiding in an attempt to avoid arrest to defiantly announcing she will run for top office. The controversial 76-year-old has called on supporters to help “build a new nation”. Former Ivory Coast First Lady Simone Gbagbo has gone from…
