Sections
Politics
Power, institutions, and the decisions that reshape African states.
Politics - 12 April 2026
Mali and Cameroon Pledge to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation After Diplomatic Accreditation
Yaoundé, April 8, 2026 - Mali and Cameroon have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and cooperative relations following the presentation of credentials by Mali’s new ambassador in Yaoundé.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
Djibouti Marks 25 Years of Its National University with Presidential Ceremony
Djibouti, March 31, 2026 - The President of the Republic, Ismail Omar Guelleh, presided over a ceremony on Tuesday celebrating the 25th anniversary of the University of Djibouti, highlighting the institution’s role in…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
President Guelleh Pays Tribute to FRUD Leader Ali Mohamed Daoud
Djibouti, April 2, 2026 - The President of the Republic, Ismail Omar Guelleh, has paid tribute to Ali Mohamed Daoud, widely known as Jean-Marie, a figure in Djibouti’s political landscape and president of the Front for…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 11 April 2026
Mali and Morocco Deepen Diplomatic Cooperation Through Exchange Mission in Rabat
Rabat, March 31 - April 2, 2026 - Mali and Morocco have taken a further step toward strengthening bilateral relations following a diplomatic exchange mission held in Rabat, focused on capacity-building and institutional…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 11 April 2026
International Leaders Continue to Congratulate Guelleh After Re-election
Djibouti, April 11-13, 2026 - Diplomatic congratulations continued to pour in for the President of the Republic, Ismail Omar Guelleh, following his re-election in the April 10 presidential vote.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 10 April 2026
Sudan Confirms Arrival of Fuel Tankers at Port Sudan Amid Price Concerns
Sudan March 31, 2026 ; Sudan’s Ministry of Energy says dozens of fuel tankers carrying petroleum products are currently waiting to unload at Port Sudan, in an effort to ease concerns over potential shortages and recent…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 10 April 2026
Drone Strike Kills Dozens at Wedding in North Darfur’s Kutum
Kutum April 9, 2026 ; More than 40 people were killed and over 100 others injured after a drone strike hit a wedding gathering in Kutum on Wednesday evening, according to local sources.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 10 April 2026
MSF Reports Over 3,300 Sexual Violence Cases in Darfur
Darfur, March 31, 2026 - A new report by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has revealed that more than 3,300 survivors of sexual violence were treated in Sudan’s Darfur region over a period of less than two years…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 10 April 2026
President Guelleh Praises Voters Following Djibouti Presidential Election
Djibouti, April 11, 2026 - The President of the Republic, Ismail Omar Guelleh, has commended the Djiboutian people for their participation in what he described as a transparent and peaceful presidential election, held…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 7 April 2026
Burhan Pledges Commitment to Democratic Transition on Anniversary of 2019 Uprising
Sudan April 6, 2026; Sudan’s army chief and head of the Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to a democratic transition and eventual transfer of power to civilians.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 6 April 2026
UN Reopens Headquarters in Khartoum for First Time Since War Began
Khartoum April 2, 2026; The United Nations has reopened its headquarters in Khartoum for the first time since the outbreak of war in April 2023, marking a significant step toward restoring its operations in the Sudanese…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 4 April 2026
Djibouti confirms completion of electoral preparations ahead of April 10 vote
Djibouti City, Djibouti, April 2, 2026 - Interior Minister Said Nouh Hassan has announced that all electoral materials have been finalized and distributed in preparation for the upcoming presidential election.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read