South Africa’s President rejects Musk’s ‘white genocide’ claim
Africanews March 27, 2025, Johannesburg (Africanews): South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the claim that white people are persecuted in his country is a «completely false narrative. «It was his latest attempt to push back against allegations by US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and some white minority groups in South Africa.
Crucial peace talks in Luanda set to shape Eastern Congo’s future
Luanda (Africanews): A pivotal week for Eastern Congo’s ongoing conflict is unfolding, with key peace talks scheduled between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed group on Tuesday, March 18, in Luanda, Angola.
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.
