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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday dismissed Sudan's case accusing the United Arab Emirates of genocide in Darfur by supplying weapons to paramilitary forces. The top court said that it lacked jurisdiction.

ICJ Dismisses Sudan’s Case Against UAE of Arming Militias

(3 Minutes Read) The court agreed with the UAE's arguments, rejected Sudan's request for emergency measures, and ordered the case be removed from its docket. The...
In a pivotal move toward advancing regional economic integration, Tanzania and Malawi have amicably resolved a trade dispute that had disrupted bilateral commerce since March 2025. The breakthrough followed high-level diplomatic talks in Dar es Salaam and culminated in a communique signed on 3 May by Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, and Malawi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nancy Gladys Tembo.

Tanzania and Malawi Resolve Trade Dispute, Pave Way for Deeper Regional Integration

(3 Minutes Read) In a pivotal move toward advancing regional economic integration, Tanzania and Malawi have amicably resolved a trade dispute that had disrupted bilateral...
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has officially prohibited the use of foreign currencies in local transactions, mandating that all domestic payments and pricing be conducted solely in Tanzanian shillings (TZS). This new directive, introduced under government regulations enacted in 2025, aims to reinforce monetary sovereignty and curtail the informal circulation of foreign currencies within the national economy.

Tanzania Enforces Exclusive Use of Shillings for Domestic Transactions to Strengthen Monetary Sovereignty

(3 Minutes Read) The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has officially prohibited the use of foreign currencies in local transactions, mandating that all domestic payments and...
Ethiopian Airlines has carried over 13.9 million passengers during the first nine months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Transport and Logistics. As reported by Fana Broadcasting Corporate, the milestone reinforces the airline’s continued growth as one of Africa’s largest and most dynamic carriers.

Ethiopian Airlines Surpasses 13.9 mn Passengers in Nine Months, Bolstering Role as Africa’s Aviation...

(3 Minutes Read) Ethiopian Airlines has carried over 13.9 million passengers during the first nine months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, according to the...
Recent American initiatives raise concerns about respect for African sovereignty. The most striking example is Trump’s proposal to recognise Somaliland in exchange for accepting Palestinian refugees.

Kenya’s Rare Earths: A New Pillar in US Strategic Engagement

(3 Minutes Read) Recent American initiatives raise concerns about respect for African sovereignty. The most striking example is Trump’s proposal to recognise Somaliland in exchange...
The World Food Programme (WFP) reports that food and nutrition distributions for over 220,000 people have started in Tawila, North Darfur, where hundreds of thousands are seeking refuge from horrific violence in and around El Fasher and Zamzam IDP Camp.

WFP Begins Food Distribution in North Darfur

(3 Minutes Read) The WFP aid deliveries to the center of Khartoum have been the first distributions within the downtown area of Khartoum since the...
FedEx has partnered with Feed the Children to launch the Growing Futures Alliance in Kenya, aimed at addressing food insecurity through sustainable solutions.

FedEx Takes Up Social Outreach Program in Kenya

(3 Minutes Read) The initiative provides nutritional food kits and gardening tools to support small-scale food production for approximately 1,800 children under five and their...
The Kenyan government has sounded the alarm over malaria’s persistent threat, announcing the country recorded over 5 million cases in 2024, with hotspots concentrated in counties bordering Lake Victoria, Turkana, and Kwale.

Kenya recorded 5 million Malaria Cases in 2024

(3 Minutes Read) International and domestic funding gaps threaten to stall progress, with Gilbert Wangalwa, Deputy Country Director of Amref Health Africa, warning that Kenya’s...
The tourism sector in Mauritius is showing strong signs of recovery after a challenging start to 2025. Following a disappointing first quarter, with January through March marked by sluggish visitor numbers, new data from Statistics Mauritius indicates a promising turnaround. Tourist arrivals surged by 15% in the first half of April compared to the same period last year.

Tourism in Mauritius Rebounds Strongly in April After Slow Start in Q1

(3 Minutes Read) The tourism sector in Mauritius is showing strong signs of recovery after a challenging start to 2025. Following a disappointing first quarter,...
A Dire Weather Alert for Mauritius: Torrential Rains and Rising Threats

A Dire Weather Alert for Mauritius: Torrential Rains and Rising Threats

(3 Minutes Read) A stark and urgent warning has been sounded by the Meteorological Station, echoing across the island of Mauritius: the nation is in...

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