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Politics - 6 June 2026
Djibouti and Italy Renew Commitment to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Djibouti, June 8, 2026 - The Republic of Djibouti and the Italian Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during a high-level meeting held in Djibouti between the Minister of…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 6 June 2026
Representation Disputes Threaten Sudan ‘Quint’ Meeting in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, June 1, 2026 - Key meetings of the Quintet Committee on Sudan, scheduled for Wednesday in the Ethiopian capital, face uncertainty amid disagreements over participant representation, raising the possibility…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 5 June 2026
Rubio Says Sanctions Push Rwanda Toward Compliance With Washington Peace Agreement
Rwanda, June 4, 2026 - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that recent sanctions are beginning to influence Rwanda’s compliance with the Washington Agreement aimed at resolving the conflict in eastern…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 4 June 2026
Belgium to Close Embassy in Mali as Country Prepares Strong Representation
Bamako, June 5-June 30, 2026 - The Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Mali will permanently close its doors on June 30, 2026, marking the end of its diplomatic presence in the country.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 3 June 2026
Burhan Holds Unannounced Meeting with Erdoğan in Ankara
Ankara, June 3, 2026 - Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara during an unannounced visit…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 28 May 2026
Tshisekedi Orders Comprehensive Review of DRC’s International Agreements
Kinshasa, May 31, 2026 - President Félix Tshisekedi has instructed the Congolese government to conduct a comprehensive review and evaluation of all international agreements signed by the Democratic Republic of Congo in…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 28 May 2026
New Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth Faces High Expectations Amid Parliament Reform Promises
Kampala, May 26, 2026 - Newly elected Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth-Oboth has pledged wide-ranging reforms aimed at restoring transparency, accountability, and public trust in Uganda’s legislature, even as analysts…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 26 May 2026
DRC Parliament Divided as Opposition Walks Out Over Referendum Law Debate
Kinshasa, May 27, 2026 - Tensions flared in the National Assembly on Wednesday as opposition lawmakers staged a walkout during a plenary session dedicated to the examination of a draft law on the organization of…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 24 May 2026
Mali Reaffirms “One China” Policy During High-Level Talks With Chinese Envoy
Bamako, May 19, 2026 - Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye DIOP, received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, LI Xiang, during a diplomatic meeting focused on…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 24 May 2026
Kabila’s “Save the DRC” Movement Endorses New Opposition Coalition C64 and Calls
Kinshasa, May 24, 2026 - The political platform “Save the DRC,” associated with former President Joseph Kabila, has welcomed the formation of the Article 64 coalition (C64), a new opposition alliance aimed at defending…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 24 May 2026
Mukwege Accuses President Tshisekedi of “Treason” Over Constitutional Reform Debate
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 30, 2026 - Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 22 May 2026
Haut-Katanga Governor Jacques Kyabula Resigns Amid Governance Concerns
Lubumbashi, May 21, 2026 - Jacques Kyabula Katwe has officially resigned from his position as governor of Haut-Katanga province, submitting his resignation to President Félix Tshisekedi with immediate effect.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read