ADDIS ABABA/BANJUL — Two major African Union bodies have concluded meetings focused on continental governance, institutional reform, peace and security, and the protection of human rights across Africa. AU Executive…
DAKAR/BRUSSELS/ACCRA — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is advancing several initiatives aimed at strengthening statistical cooperation, assessing the future of regional integration and improving gender-responsive policymaking across…
MONROVIA, Liberia — July 30, 2026 — Liberian authorities have destroyed approximately 4.2 metric tons of cocaine seized during two separate anti-narcotics operations, marking the largest cocaine seizure in the…
MONROVIA, Liberia — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Government of Liberia that could make approximately US$50 million available to the country, pending approval…
MOSCOW/PYONGYANG, July 29, 2026 — Russia and North Korea are nearing completion of their first road bridge, a project officially intended to expand trade and tourism. Still, it is increasingly…
WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026 — Global financial markets were under pressure Wednesday as investors awaited a closely watched interest-rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve, quarterly earnings from technology giants…
DURBAN, South Africa — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced that its 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government will be held on 17 August 2026…
Despite a pause in direct military confrontation, tensions between the United States and Iran continue to cast a long shadow over global energy markets and international trade. Diplomatic efforts remain…
Global energy markets remain on alert as ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt key international shipping routes, contributing to higher freight costs and persistent uncertainty in…
Large wildfires continue to burn across parts of France and Spain, forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate as firefighters battle rapidly spreading blazes during the height of the…