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Rwandan and Congolese Presidents to Convene Amid Rebel Seizure of Goma, Reports Kenyan Leader

The M23, an armed group notorious for its tumultuous past, takes a somber stroll with the locals down Keshero neighborhood’s bustling streets in Goma. These scenes unfolded on a striking winter's day — Jan. 27, 2025. GOMA, CONGO — Amidst whispered rumors and tense anticipation, a seismic diplomatic discussion looms on the horizon. Kenyan President, William Ruto, voiced a pivotal announcement on Monday, heralding a consequential meeting on Wednesday. Both President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Félix Tshisekedi of…

Somali President’s Party Backs Voter Enrollment Amid Regional Opposition

Mogadishu (AX) — Picture this: A sprawling, vibrant city buzzing with the latest political drama. Set the scene: the Union for Peace and Development (UPD) party, led by the charismatic and sometimes controversial Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is stepping boldly into the ring to back a fresh and promising registration process for new political organizations. Their endorsement comes quicker than a cat on a caffeine boost, sparking a heated debate and ruffling feathers, particularly in the rocky terrains of…

Polish President’s Correspondence with Netanyahu Catches Officials Off Guard

Recently, a surprising letter surfaced from Polish President Andrzej Duda directed to Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. In this correspondence, Duda urged that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be afforded "an undisturbed stay" should he choose to attend the upcoming 80th commemoration of Auschwitz’s liberation slated for later this month. According to reports from the Polish newspaper 'Wyborcza,' officials within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were caught off guard by the letter Duda dispatched on Wednesday,…

Presidents of Kenya and Somalia Urge Enhanced Backing for Somali Security Forces Following ATMIS Mission

Nairobi (AX) — On Tuesday, Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia warmly endorsed the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which is set to take over from the current African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) come January 2025. President Mohamud was in Kenya from October 21st to 22nd, continuing a regional tour of nations contributing troops to ATMIS. Their discussions hovered over challenges and opportunities in stabilizing Somalia and the…

Kenyan Court Hands Over Deputy President’s Impeachment Case to Chief Justice

In the heart of Nairobi, Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua spoke to lawmakers before they voted on his impeachment at the Parliament buildings on October 8, 2024. Photo by REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi/File. On Friday, Kenya's high court decided that the impeachment case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should go to the Chief Justice for further examination. The vote came in on Tuesday, with parliament deciding to impeach Gachagua on 11 charges. These included accusations of personal enrichment and inciting…

Somali and Kenyan Presidents Address Terrorism and Regional Stability at the China-Africa Summit

Somali and Kenyan Leaders Tackle Terrorism and Regional Harmony at China-Africa Summit Beijing (AX) — On Thursday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened with Kenyan counterpart William Ruto amidst the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in the bustling heart of Beijing. Their conversation centered around pressing issues plaguing the region and the essential collaboration required to address them. The duo delved into the persistent menace of terrorism, with President Mohamud spotlighting Somalia's…

Hakainde Hichilema, the president’s everlasting opponent

Zambia has a new president. Hakainde Hichilema, 59, married father of 3 children, must be invested head of state next Tuesday. The nickname HH or Bally, the longtime political opponent, was widely elected on August 12 with almost one million votes in advance and a strong turnout over incumbent President Edgard Lungu according to the election commission.…

uncertainty in the menu for the President’s visit

The Nigerian president is spending his first official trip to the insecure Diffa region. After visiting the soldiers, he will go this Friday, July 2, to the village of Baroua, where the people have abandoned their village for six years due to repeated attacks by Boko Haram. as reported from Niamey, Moussa KakaInstead of the No.…

the appointment of the President’s son is “justified

Strong reaction from the Congolese-Brazzaville authorities to the remarks made by Mrs William Bourdon on our antenna. The founder of the Sherpa Association considered the appointment within the new Congolese government of Denis Christel Sassou-Nguesso, son of President Denis Sassou-Nguesso, to be a kind of "legal protection".…

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