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The African Union has launched a two-day field mission to Sudan to push for a ceasefire, improved humanitarian access, and a political process. The visit comes amid a shifting but deadlocked battlefield and faces significant diplomatic hurdles.
Vietnam has seized over a ton of elephant ivory that was allegedly smuggled from Africa, according to authorities on Thursday. The ivory was hidden in containers declared as agricultural products at a seaport, and an investigation is now underway to trace the trafficking network.
Chinese automaker Chery has acquired Nissan's plant in Africa, marking a strategic shift from exports to local production. The move targets Africa's growing EV demand, driven by urbanization, a rising middle class, and government support. This acquisition highlights Chinese automakers' long-term commitment to emerging markets.
U.S. officials at a major health conference in Brazil displayed a map of Africa with multiple countries in wrong positions, sparking online outrage. The State Department admitted a 'regrettable mistake' and took responsibility for the error, which appeared during a PEPFAR presentation.
Africa holds about 40% of the world's gold reserves, yet most of the value is captured abroad. African governments are tightening controls from mining to reserves to keep profits at home. Analysts say full control remains distant but the trend toward resource nationalism is accelerating.
A three-day conference in Ghana's capital, Accra, has produced a 19-point framework urging nations that profited from the transatlantic slave trade to issue formal apologies and establish reparation mechanisms. The meeting gathered heads of state, policymakers, and diaspora representatives to discuss historical responsibility and inequality. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced the creation of three international bodies focused on reparative justice, cultural restitution, and legal matters.
A summit in Accra, Ghana, has approved an 18-point strategic roadmap on reparatory justice, including fair compensation for people of African descent and measures to address debt burdens. The framework was adopted at a three-day conference titled 'Next Steps,' the first major meeting since a historic UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the most serious crime against humanity. The document calls for the return of cultural property, debt relief, and the establishment of three global councils on reparatory justice and restitution.
Zimbabwe’s National Assembly passed a constitutional amendment bill extending the presidential term from five to seven years, with 216 votes in favor, paving the way for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The bill also changes the election method from direct popular vote to selection by lawmakers. It now awaits Senate approval, which is likely given the ruling party’s control.
Experts warn the Ebola outbreak in East Africa could become the worst in history, due to the lack of a vaccine or specific treatment, escalating conflict, and a sharp decline in international funding. The Africa CDC director says contact tracing has lost track of over 26,000 people. The outbreak has spread across multiple provinces in the DRC and into Uganda.
