Ramaphosa responds to U.S. funding freeze, rejects «bullying»

Pretoria (Africannews): South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned of rising nationalism and protectionism in his annual address, asserting that his country “will not be bullied” amid United States funding cuts.
Democratic Republic of Congo: M23 rebels declare ceasefire in Goma

Africanews February 5, 2025, Kigali (Africanews): Rwanda-backed rebels who took control of Goma, a crucial city in eastern Congo, have declared a unilateral ceasefire in the area for humanitarian purposes.
France hands over last army base in Chad

N’Djamena (Africanews): Two months after Chad severed its defence agreement with Paris, the French army has handed over its last military base in the country, the Kossei base, in N’Djamena.
Over one million displaced as Sudan’s conflict continues

London (Africanews): Over a million individuals have escaped the conflict in Sudan, seeking safety in neighbouring South Sudan, as reported by the United Nations.
Alliance of Sahel States to form 5,000-troop military unit

Niamey (Africanews): Three junta-ruled countries in Africa’s Sahel region will join forces to create a 5,000-strong unit to fight the jihadist violence that has for years plagued the nations, officials said.
153 winners of Nobel and World Food prizes seek new ways to address hunger

Africa News January 14, 2025, Kigali (Africa News): More than 150 recipients of the Nobel and World Food prizes released an open letter calling for a dramatic increase in research and a commitment to new food distribution efforts with a goal of producing more crops and avoiding a global hunger crisis in coming decades.
France’s military is being ousted from more African countries

Dakar (Africa News): It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades.
2024: Deadliest year ever for aid workers amid global conflicts – UN says

Geneva (Africa News): More aid workers, health care staffers, delivery personnel and other humanitarians have been killed in 2024 than in any other single year, the United Nations reported.
Chad threatens to exit regional security force after deadly attack

N’djamena (Africanews): Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby has issued a stark warning that his country may withdraw from a regional security coalition, citing frustrations over its effectiveness in countering insurgent threats in the Lake Chad region.
Haiti PM and Kenya president urge partners to boost support for peacekeeping mission

Nairobi (AfricaNews): The leaders of Kenya and Haiti urged international partners to honor their commitment to the United Nations-backed peacekeeping mission in Haiti, saying the mission needs more resources and that its budget will run out in March 2025.