Russia’s war with Ukraine: Five reasons why many African countries choose to be ‘neutral’
Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University In early March the United Nation’s General Assembly voted on…
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Mali rebel attack leaves dozens of soldiers dead
The government says at least 27 soldiers have been killed following a complex attack at an army base in Mondoro.
EU warns Ugandans against misinformation on Russia-Ukraine Crisis
The European Union (EU) in Uganda has advised Ugandan citizens to use diverse sources in…
Museveni meets Russian ambassador to Uganda
A day after Uganda joined 34 other countries to abstain from voting at the extraordinary…
UN General Assembly demands Russia withdraw troops from Ukraine
In historic UN General Assembly vote, 141 nations reprimand Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, demand withdrawal of forces.
Burkina Faso approves three-year transition before elections
Military government leader Damiba signs a charter outlining a transition process approved by a national conference.
Russia-Ukraine: What is SWIFT and could it be used against Putin?
Disconnecting Russia from the SWIFT could cripple its ability to trade with most of the world.
African religious leaders meet to discuss peace
About 600 clerics are gathering in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, for an international interfaith conference aimed…
Tunisia’s president dissolves top judicial watchdog
Kais Saied’s decision caps months of his sharp criticism of Tunisia’s judges and raises fears about judicial independence.
Former Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita dies aged 76
Keita, who was 76, led the country from 2013 until he was removed from office in a coup in 2020.