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Vatican repudiates ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ that legitimized colonialism
The statement, from the Vatican’s development and education offices, marked a historic recognition of the Vatican's own complicity in colonial-era abuses committed by European kingdoms, and Indigenous leaders welcomed it.
China’s global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa
The global rivalry between the United States and China has been a recurring backdrop for Harris’ journey, and nowhere has that been more apparent than Zambia and her previous stop in Tanzania.
Sonko’s lawyer denounces political agenda behind conviction
Senegal's top opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was convicted on Thursday for defamation and insults against the Minister of Tourism
ICC: Putin’s arrest warrant worries South Africa
Pretoria could be forced to arrest the Russian president in respect of its obligations vis-à-vis international justice, in particular the Rome Statute. The government of Cyril Ramaphosa does not hide its concern.
Ghana warns public against using cedi notes as gift hampers
Ghana’s central bank has warned the general public to stop using cedi banknotes as bouquets and hampers when gifting people.
Rebels in eastern DRC still hold strategic positions
Ugandan forces, part of the armed contingent sent by the East Africa Community, are still waiting for the M23 rebels to withdraw from Bunagana, on the Ugandan border
South Africa: Oscar Pistorius, disabled child turned world-class athlete
Pistorius's world imploded after the murder of his 29-year-old model girlfriend and his 2014 trial saw him sat for months in a windowless courtroom.
AU’s silence the guns initiative under threat
Climate change, terrorism, coups and the continent’s history are the main threats to achieving the goal of silencing the guns by 2030
Uganda will send soldiers to Moscow to defend Putin if need be – President’s son
The son of Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said he would send Ugandan troops to defend Moscow in case of an "imperialist" threat.
Kamala Harris’ African Visit Strengthens USA-Africa Ties [Business Africa]
Discover how US Vice President Kamala Harris is forging a new era of partnership between the US and African nations amidst the heightened importance of Africa in international politics due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.