AFRICA DIPLOMATIC

Uvira: heavy gunfire

Rebel forces have entered the last government-held city in mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in an offensive that has forced thousands to flee across the border into Burundi, residents say. Heavy artillery and gunfire could be heard in Uvira, with terrified residents describing the situation as chaotic. The escalation in fighting comes despite the…

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 year’s…

Somalia: U.S. anti-terrorist operation

Brussels 27.11.2025 The U.S. special forces have launched a significant ground operation targeting the Islamic State’s Somalia Province (ISSP) in the Baalade Valley of Puntland. Heavy clashes are reportedly taking place between American forces and ISSP fighters throughout the rugged Cal Miskaad mountain range. (Image above: illustration). BREAKING:⚠️ MAJOR U.S. SPECIAL FORCES OPERATION NOW UNDERWAY…

Nigeria: U.S. targets Jihadi groups

Brussels 24.11.2025 President Donald Trump is promoting efforts to counter violence against Nigeria’s Christians, imposing a broader strategy since he ordered preparations for possible military action and warned that the United States could go in “guns-a-blazing” to neutralize Islamic militants. Mass kidnappings from schools and a deadly assault on a church have grabbed headlines in…

South Africa: G20 Declaration

Brussels 22.11.2025 Today a Group of 20 leaders’ Summit in South Africa, Johannesburg, adopted a Declaration addressing the climate crisis and other global challenges after it was drafted without U.S. input in a move a White House official called “shameful.” My Statement at the Opening Session of the G20 Leaders’ Summit #G20SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/APRB6VBbxJ —…

Sudan: RSF reacts to U.S. initiative

Brussels 22.11.2025 Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) welcomed President Trump’s initiative to end the war, affirming full cooperation with international mediation. The group controls roughly one-third of Sudan as conflict continues with the Sudanese Armed Forces. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reacted on U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of his intention to work toward ending…

Cameroon: post-elections unrest

Brussels 16.11.2025 Authorities in Cameroon informed that 800 people were arrested and 16 killed during clashes with security forces over the announcement of the election victory of President Paul Biya. It is the government’s first official comment on the death toll since the unrest began. Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji amitted that the security forces…

Ghana King welcomes artefacts

Brussels 11.11.2025 Britain and South Africa have offered on loan to Ghana more than 130 gold and bronze artefacts taken between the 1870s and the early 20th century, the West African state’s Asante King announced. The load will last until 2027. UK museums are set to loan looted Asante treasures back to Ghana until 2027….

SA: Trump accuses of discrimination

Brussels 09.11.2025 South Africa has ignored the latest criticism from the U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he didn’t think the country should be part of the G20 any longer. The SA Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said that his country was confident it would host a very successful G20 summit when leaders from the world’s…

Tanzania: post-election violence

Brussels 07.11.2025 More than 240 people have been charged with treason following last week’s deadly election protests in Tanzania. President Samia Suluhu Hassan (pictured) was declared the winner of the election with 98% of the vote, but the opposition denounced the poll as a sham. Amnesty International has issued a statement declaring that more than…