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…
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…
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…
South Sudan: EU calls for ceasefire
Brussels 30.01.2026 “The European Union follows with concern the escalating security situation in South Sudan especially in Jonglei State and calls on all parties to return to the terms of the 2018 peace agreement. An immediate ceasefire is the only guarantee for peace and stability in South Sudan, reads the Statement by the European External…
Russia invites African diplomatic representations
Brussels 21.12.2025 Russia invites African countries which do not have diplomatic representation in the Russian Federation to consider opening one, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the plenary session of the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Forum in Cairo, Egypt. (Image above: Moscow City) Opening of the âRussia-Africa Second Ministerial Meetingâ in Cairo…
Cairo: Lavrov promotes AU-CSTO co-operation
Brussels 21.12.2025 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made a number of statements on developing cooperation with African states at the II Russia-Africa Forum Conference, held in Cairo on December 19-20. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments â€”ïž đ Sisi praised the…
Nigeria apologies to Burkina Faso
18.12.2025 Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso government for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into BurkinabĂš airspace, an incident led to the detention of 11 Nigerian servicemen. Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet…
Trump excludes SA from G20 Summit
Brussels 28.11.2025 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expresses regret over US President Trump’s intention to exclude South Africa from next year’s G20 summit, because the gathering is one of the most significant multilateral formats. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on November 28 that all G20 members, including South Africa, should be invited to the next yearâs…