Namibia Hosts Africa’s First Major Nuclear Test Verification Exercise

Namibia has made history by hosting Africa’s first major international exercise designed to strengthen the global system for detecting and investigating suspected nuclear test explosions. The Integrated Field Exercise 2026 (IFE26), organised by the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), is taking place from October 10 to November 20 in Swakopmund and surrounding areas of the […]

Ethiopian Troops Advance to Eritrean Border Town, Raising Fears of Regional Conflict

Ethiopian Troops Advance to Eritrean Border Town, Raising Fears of Regional Conflict

Ethiopian government forces have advanced into a town near the Eritrean border that was previously controlled by Tigrayan rebels, according to people in contact with residents. The development comes as diplomats intensify efforts to prevent renewed conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Ethiopian government troops have advanced into a town near the border with Eritrea, raising […]

South Africa Pushes for Permanent African Representation on UN Security Council

South Africa is using the 81st United Nations General Assembly to intensify calls for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council, arguing that the continent should have a greater role in decisions affecting international peace and security. South Africa’s Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Ambassador Mxolisi Sizo Nkosi, said Security Council […]

Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Félix Tshisekedi during a meeting in Jerusalem.

Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Félix Tshisekedi during a meeting in Jerusalem.

Leaders Hold Talks in Jerusalem as Kinshasa and Tel Aviv Seek Deeper Cooperation in Security, Agriculture, Technology and Investment Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi in Jerusalem, with the two leaders agreeing to strengthen economic and security relations between their countries. The meeting, held on Tuesday, […]

Kinshasa Rejects Kenya’s Consul-General Appointment to Rebel-Held Goma

Kinshasa Rejects Kenya’s Consul-General Appointment to Rebel-Held Goma

Tensions Rise Over Nairobi’s Diplomatic Moves in Eastern Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo has firmly rejected Kenya’s appointment of a Consul-General to Goma, accusing Nairobi of breaching diplomatic protocol and undermining Congolese sovereignty amid ongoing conflict in the eastern region. Kenya’s designation of Judy Kiara as Consul-General to Goma announced Friday has sparked outrage […]