February 24, 2022: the day Russia invaded Ukraine
Paris – On February 24, 2022, Europe wakes up to a war on its eastern flank as Russia invades... Read more
24 Feb, 2023
African Union says to organise Libya reconciliation conference
Addis Ababa – The African Union is organising a national reconciliation conference for Libya, AU Commission chief Moussa Faki... Read more
20 Feb, 2023
Joe Biden makes surprise Kyiv visit
Kyiv – US President Joe Biden on Monday made a surprise trip to Kyiv, promising increased arms deliveries for... Read more
20 Feb, 2023
Six Egyptian christians reportedly kidnapped in Libya
Cairo – Six Egyptian Coptic Christians have been kidnapped and are being held for ransom in neighbouring Libya, an... Read more
17 Feb, 2023
At least 50 killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, says rights body
Nairobi – At least 50 people died in ethnic violence in Ethiopia’s Oromia region this month, the Ethiopian Human... Read more
16 Feb, 2023
Norway approves $7 billion aid package for Ukraine
Oslo – Norwegian parties on Thursday backed an aid package worth 75 billion Norwegian kroner ($7.4 billion) for Ukraine... Read more
16 Feb, 2023
Ethiopia warns UN-backed probe could ‘undermine’ peace process
Nairobi – Ethiopia warned on Wednesday that efforts by UN-backed investigators to probe abuses committed during the war in... Read more
16 Feb, 2023
Gem miner halts work at Mozambique site after raid
Johannesburg – London-listed ruby mining giant Gemfields said on Tuesday it has ceased operations at an exploration site in... Read more
15 Feb, 2023
Egypt hosts Arab meeting as Abbas urges support for Palestinians
Cairo – Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Sunday accused Israel of having “crossed all red lines” in the occupied... Read more
13 Feb, 2023
Wagner Group in Africa: Russia’s presence on the continent increasingly relies on mercenaries
Alessandro Arduino, King’s College London Mercenaries have been a fixture in Africa since the second half of the 20th... Read more
13 Feb, 2023
