Juba (Diplomat.so) – The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has issued an urgent call for the protection of civilians and expanded humanitarian access in South Sudan, citing a surge in violence and human rights abuses, on Friday, April 3.

Kampala (Diplomat.so) – The Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that eight deportees from the United States of America arrived in Kampala on Wednesday, 1 April, under a bilateral Safe Third Country Agreement signed last year, marking the first such transfer between the two nations.

Antananarivo (Diplomat.so) – The Malagasy public prosecutor's office announced Thursday that 13 individuals, including a senior military officer, are facing charges for allegedly plotting to assassinate Madagascar's interim leader, Col. Michael Randrianirina, following his seizure of power…

Abuja, Nigeria (Diplomat.so) – The World Bank has approved a $500 million low-interest credit, to support Nigeria's agricultural sector through the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth Project (AGROW), targeting smallholder farmers, agro-processing, and market linkages.

Abuja (Diplomat.so) – The Nigerian Presidency confirmed that President Bola Tinubu met with families affected by the Palm Sunday attack in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Friday, April 3, assuring victims of government support and directing enhanced security measures, including…

Yaoundé (Diplomat.so) – Cameroon's Parliament is debating a constitutional amendment to restore the post of Vice President, abolished in 1972, in a move that would allow an appointed official to complete a presidential term in cases of death, resignation, or permanent incapacity while restricting…

Ouagadougou (Diplomat.so) – Burkina Faso's military leader, Lt. Col. Ibrahim Traoré, declared on Thursday, that the country should "forget about democracy," signaling a potential long-term entrenchment of military rule.

Kigali (Diplomat.so) – The Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission confirmed that 214 individuals linked to armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were officially reintegrated into civilian life on thursday, following a three-month rehabilitation program.

Accra (Diplomat.so) – Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that the Government of Ghana will grant visa-free entry to all African passport holders nationwide starting Sunday, May 25, 2026 aligning the policy launch with Africa Day celebrations.

Accra (Diplomat.so) - Ghana's Ministry of the Interior confirmed on Thursday, that Burkina Faso has lifted its suspension on fresh tomato exports, a move expected to ease supply constraints and stabilise prices in Ghanaian markets.

Juba (Diplomat.so) – The Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) reported that at least 74 miners were killed in Jebel Iraq, Central Equatoria, over the weekend, as unidentified gunmen attacked a gold mining site, sparking renewed tension between government and opposition forces.

Cairo (Diplomat.so) – African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has underwritten US$2.5 billion of a US$4-billion senior syndicated term loan in favor of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) on Tuesday, strengthening the refinery's financial base and supporting its long-term…

Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) – The African Union (AU) has formally rejected the candidacy of former Senegalese President Macky Sall for the post of United Nations Secretary-General after twenty member states broke the "silence procedure" set by AU Chairperson Évariste Ndayishimiye on Friday,…

Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) - The Ethiopia Investment Commission said it secured $13 billion in investment commitments during a national conference in Addis Ababa that concluded Friday, drawing foreign investors into manufacturing, energy, and agriculture sectors, according to Reuters.

Brazzaville (Diplomat.so) - The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Congo confirmed President Denis Sassou Nguesso's re-election on Sunday, granting him a new five-year term after securing 94.9 percent of votes in the March 15 presidential election.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday called on neighboring countries hosting U.S. forces to clearly state their position on recent attacks, warning that some may have encouraged strikes that have killed hundreds of Iranian civilians, including more than 200 children.

Accra (Diplomat.so) - Ghana disclosed on Sunday that the previous administration transferred US$40 million to an Israeli defense company for 19 armored vehicles that were never delivered, government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed. The current administration has vowed to ensure the supplier…

Kigali (Reuters + Diplomat.so) - Rwanda Foreign Minister Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe said Saturday that Rwanda will withdraw troops from Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique if sustainable international funding for the counter-terrorism mission is not secured soon.

Kigoma, Tanzania (Diplomat.so) - Seven health workers from the Kigoma District Council died and three remain missing after a council-owned boat capsized in strong winds on Lake Tanganyika on Friday morning. The group was traveling to Kagunga village, near the Tanzania–Burundi border, to provide vaccination…

Accra (Diplomat.so) - President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers for using a private jet owned by his brother, businessman Ibrahim Mahama, for official foreign trips, sparking calls for an investigation into potential conflicts of interest. The controversy…