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African Leaders Renew Push for ICC Reforms

Calls for reform of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are gaining renewed momentum across Africa, as policymakers argue that global justice mechanisms must evolve to reflect fairness, balance, and respect for national sovereignty. During recent diplomatic consultations in Addis Ababa and regional
February 17, 2026

Netherlands Bans Israeli Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir from Entry

The Netherlands has officially barred two senior Israeli ministers—Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir—from entering the country, citing concerns over their far-right political positions and inflammatory rhetoric amid the ongoing Israel–Hamas war. The decision, confirmed by Dutch Foreign Ministry officials on Monday, marks
July 29, 2025

U.S. Suspends Visa Services in Niger Amid Diplomatic Strain

The United States has suspended all routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger, indefinitely. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State confirmed the halt, which affects both immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories, citing unspecified “concerns with the Government of
July 29, 2025

Tanzania Reaffirms Commitment to Global Food System Reforms

Tanzania has reaffirmed its strong commitment to actively participate in global efforts to reform food systems, with the aim of building sustainable, inclusive, and resilient systems that support the well-being of people, the planet, and the global economy. The Minister for Foreign
July 29, 2025

Sudan’s RSF Declares Rival Government in Darfur

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied factions have announced the formation of a new governing authority in territories they control, particularly in the troubled region of Darfur. The move signals a deepening rift in the already fragile state, raising fears
July 28, 2025

Over 1,000 Rabbis Urge Israel to Allow Aid

More than 1,000 rabbis and Jewish scholars from around the world have joined together to condemn what they describe as the use of hunger as a weapon in the ongoing Gaza conflict, calling on the Israeli government to urgently allow life-saving humanitarian
July 28, 2025

Church Attack in Congo Leaves 43 Worshippers Dead

At least 43 people, including nine children, lost their lives after armed rebels attacked a Catholic church in the northeastern town of Komanda, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Sunday. The assault, attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF),
July 28, 2025

UN Agencies Shift Global Base to Nairobi

The United Nations (UN) has announced plans to relocate the headquarters of three major agencies—UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women—to Nairobi by 2026. This transformative move places the Kenyan capital in the company of just three other cities—New York City, Geneva, and Vienna—which
July 28, 2025

Liberation Leaders Urged to Strengthen Unity

Former Tanzanian Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda has made a passionate call for deeper unity and cooperation among Africa’s six founding liberation movements, urging them to align their historic missions with today’s challenges. Speaking on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Pinda emphasized
July 28, 2025
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