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President Samia Names New Leaders to Key Institutions

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed new board chairpersons to several major national institutions in a leadership reshuffle aimed at reinforcing governance standards, regulatory oversight, and strategic sector performance. The latest appointments affect agencies responsible for national statistics, rail transport development, environmental
February 12, 2026

Rwanda Orders Mass Closure of Churches Nationwide

Rwanda has ordered the closure of thousands of unregistered churches and mosques in a sweeping regulatory crackdown that is reshaping the country’s religious landscape and triggering nationwide debate about faith, governance, and civil liberties. Authorities say the enforcement action is part of
February 12, 2026

Western Sanctions on Russia Reshape Global Economy and Energy

Western governments have intensified economic pressure on Russia through expanded sanctions targeting energy exports, financial institutions, and trade networks, moves that are reshaping global markets, disrupting supply chains, and accelerating long-term shifts in energy and commodity flows. The European Union and G7
February 11, 2026

Ukraine War Offers Strategic Lessons for African Diplomacy

The ongoing war in Ukraine offers African nations a rare window into the dynamics of great-power competition, economic sanctions, and strategic diplomacy. Experts say the conflict underscores the need for African states to safeguard sovereignty, diversify partnerships, and strengthen economic and security
February 11, 2026

Twelve Miners Die in DRC Copper Mine Collapse

Twelve miners tragically lost their lives after a copper mine collapsed in Tulizembe, located in the mineral-rich Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, trapping workers deep inside the mine and prompting a rapid but
February 10, 2026

Trump Threatens to Block New Canada-Detroit Bridge

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new bridge connecting Canada and the United States across the Detroit River. The president demanded that Canada transfer half ownership of the bridge to the United States and meet unspecified
February 10, 2026

South Sudan Peace Talks Resume in Nairobi

Peace negotiations aimed at ending South Sudan’s prolonged political and security crisis have resumed in Nairobi, Kenya, offering renewed hope for dialogue after months of stagnation. The talks, known as the Tumaini Initiative, were relaunched following the collapse of earlier discussions last
February 10, 2026

DRC President Holds High-Level Talks in Angola

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, on Monday undertook a one-day working visit to Luanda, where he held high-level talks with Angolan President João Lourenço, who is set to step down in the coming days as Chairperson of
February 10, 2026

Burkina Faso Gold Output Hits Record

Burkina Faso recorded a historic surge in gold production in 2025, reaching a record 94 tonnes as mining-sector reforms and tighter state controls boosted overall output, according to official figures released by the government. The total includes production from industrial mines, artisanal
February 10, 2026
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