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- UN Rejects Eritrea’s Bid to End Human Rights Monitoring
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Author: Kudret
Guinea’s bauxite exports reached a record 48.6 million metric tons in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 39% year-on-year increase, even as regulatory pressures sidelined several major operators. The West African nation, the world’s second-largest bauxite producer, saw most of its exports head to China, where aluminum production is steadily climbing. According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, the country produced 18.59 million tons of aluminum in the first five months of the year, a 4% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Data from Guinea’s Ministry of Mines and Geology show a sharp rise in shipping activity,…
Cameroon’s long-serving Minister of State for Tourism, Bello Bouba Maigari, has accepted his party’s nomination to contest the presidency in a highly anticipated election expected to take place in October. The announcement comes amid growing national speculation over whether 92-year-old President Paul Biya will seek reelection after more than four decades in power. Maigari, aged 78, confirmed his candidacy on Saturday after being nominated by the National Union for Democracy and Progress (NUDP), a party he has led for years. While accepting the nomination, Maigari notably chose not to resign from his ministerial role, a decision that could spark debate…
Namibia has officially launched the second edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit, set to take place in Windhoek from 9 to 11 September 2025. Held under the theme “Ambition in Action: Fuelling Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution,” the event aims to drive forward the continent’s green hydrogen agenda and attract strategic energy investments. Following a strong turnout last year—with more than 1,500 participants representing over 75 countries—the summit is expected to grow in both scope and impact. Over 150 global exhibitors showcased technologies at the inaugural event, highlighting rising global interest in Africa’s renewable energy potential. Organized by dmg events…
Egypt has renewed diplomatic efforts to mediate a temporary halt to the Gaza conflict, unveiling a proposal for a 60-day truce aimed at facilitating humanitarian access and securing the release of Israeli hostages. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty confirmed the development on Sunday during a live broadcast on local station OnTV, stating that Egypt, alongside Qatar and the United States, is working on what he described as a “first step” toward a comprehensive ceasefire. “The plan on the table calls for a two-month pause in fighting to allow the release of a number of Israeli hostages and the immediate flow of…
Morocco and Russia are intensifying discussions around transport cooperation, with civil aviation emerging as a key pillar of their strategic engagement. On the margins of the Global Forum on Transport Connectivity in Istanbul, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Transport, Abdessamad Kayouh, met with Russia’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Dmitry Zverev, to explore expanding air links between Rabat and Moscow. The two officials discussed upgrading the current air route to a daily service to meet growing demand from Moroccan and African travellers. “We are witnessing increasing interest in this route, and daily flights could respond to both economic and tourism needs,” Kayouh…
Egypt’s economy expanded by 4.77% in the third quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year, more than doubling the 2.2% growth recorded during the same period last year, the Ministry of Planning announced on Monday. The rebound is largely credited to a sharp revival in manufacturing, even as oil and gas production continues to weigh down overall performance. The North African country, whose fiscal year runs from July to June, saw its manufacturing sector surge by 16.3% during the third quarter. This marks a strong reversal from the 3.9% contraction posted in the equivalent quarter of the previous fiscal year, signalling…
In a significant archaeological breakthrough, Egyptian experts have uncovered three ancient rock-hewn tombs in the Qubbet el-Hawa necropolis, a site long known for its burial chambers of elite figures from Egypt’s ancient dynasties. The newly found tombs are believed to date back to the Old Kingdom period (2686–2181 BC), Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Saturday. The find was made by an Egyptian archaeological mission currently conducting fieldwork at the site, located on the west bank of the Nile River, directly across from the city of Aswan. The tombs, carved into the bedrock, reflect the enduring funerary traditions…
In a renewed effort to bring lasting peace to the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, six armed groups operating in Ituri province signed a peace agreement on Saturday, June 28. The signing, which took place in Aru, north of Bunia, followed five days of intercommunity dialogue supported by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO). Among the signatories were Codeco, FRPI, FPIC, Tchini ya Tuna, Zaire, and Mapi—groups that have been involved in years of conflict that have left communities in the region deeply affected. The dialogue brought together representatives from armed groups, local communities, and civil society,…
The South African rand gained ground in early trading on Monday following the release of unexpectedly strong money supply and private sector credit growth figures. The currency advanced ahead of key trade and budget balance reports scheduled for later in the day. By 0642 GMT, the rand was trading at 17.6950 to the U.S. dollar, marking a 0.6% increase compared to its closing level on Friday. According to figures published by the South African Reserve Bank, money supply growth in May reached 6.86%, up from April’s 6.12%. Private sector credit expanded by 4.98% in May, compared to 4.60% the previous…
The Zambian government has initiated steps to evacuate its citizens from Israel in response to escalating regional tensions involving Iran. This move reflects the country’s commitment to safeguarding its nationals amid growing uncertainty in the Middle East. Speaking before Parliament on Friday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe announced that 177 Zambians currently residing in Israel have been registered for potential evacuation. The plan is to facilitate their safe passage through the Taba border crossing into Egypt, which has been identified as the primary exit route. Haimbe clarified that although the evacuation operation has not yet commenced,…
South Africa has declared a national disaster following deadly floods in the Eastern Cape Province that have left at least 101 people dead and caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and agricultural land. The announcement was made on Thursday by Zolile Williams, a member of the Executive Council for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in the province. He confirmed that the decision came after a full evaluation of the destruction brought on by recent extreme weather events. The declaration, made under the Disaster Management Act, follows intense rainfall, flooding, strong winds, and snowfall that affected various parts of the country—most…
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace agreement on Friday in Washington, marking a significant step toward de-escalating a deadly conflict that has gripped the region throughout the year. The accord, brokered by the United States, seeks to end fighting that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. The signing ceremony was held at the U.S. Department of State, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the foreign ministers of both nations. The agreement is part of a broader diplomatic effort led by Washington to stabilize the Great Lakes region, which has…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed strong support for the peace agreement signed on Friday in Washington, D.C., between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. In a statement, Guterres described the accord as an important milestone toward reducing tensions and promoting peace and stability in eastern DRC and the broader Great Lakes region. He acknowledged the role of the United States in facilitating the negotiations, alongside efforts by Qatar and African Union mediator President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo. Guterres also recognized the involvement of the five co-facilitators appointed by the East African Community and the Southern…
The Malian army announced Thursday that it had eliminated around a dozen members of an armed group during a military operation in the northern Kidal region, an area that has experienced persistent violence and insecurity for over a decade. According to a statement released by the army late Thursday, the operation took place west of Telabit following a period of surveillance and confirmation. Once the group’s presence was verified, soldiers launched a targeted strike, resulting in multiple casualties and the destruction of a pickup truck used by the group. Northern Mali has remained unstable since 2012, when the region descended…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has entered the second phase of a large-scale polio vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize over 10 million children in a renewed effort to curb the spread of the virus. This expanded campaign comes in response to 25 confirmed cases of circulating variant poliovirus (types 1 and 2) reported in 2024. Despite ongoing control measures, type 2 poliovirus continues to circulate in several provinces, prompting health authorities to escalate their response. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus remains a serious threat to unprotected communities. “To halt the transmission and shield vulnerable populations,…
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are set to sign a peace accord in Washington on Friday, in an effort to bring an end to the deadly unrest in eastern DRC that has left thousands dead and destabilized the region for years. The agreement will be signed by the foreign ministers of both countries in the presence of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a State Department announcement. The White House also confirmed that President Donald Trump will meet with the ministers in the Oval Office. In a joint statement issued prior to the signing, the governments…