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In a significant move towards ending years of political deadlock, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has announced the establishment of a consultative committee. This newly formed body is tasked with drafting proposals for the organization of national elections, a crucial step towards restoring political stability and fostering national reconciliation. The committee comprises representatives from civil society, political …

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has criticized the international community for its lack of concrete action in response to the ongoing M23 rebel offensive in the country’s east. During a press conference in Brussels on Wednesday, Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner expressed frustration over the situation, stating, “We hear many statements, but we see no action.” Her …

In a surprising turn of events, the M23 rebel group has declared a unilateral ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), just days before a high-stakes summit between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The announcement follows the M23’s recent seizure of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, which drew widespread international condemnation. While the …

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a persistent crisis, fuelled by tensions between the government and the M23 rebel movement, accused of being backed by Rwanda. This worrying situation has prompted the international community to step up its efforts to restore peace. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has engaged in mediation, calling for immediate de-escalation and dialogue between …

The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the intensification of attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against the city of El-Fasher in Darfur, calling for an immediate ceasefire. In a statement released on Friday, Council members expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in and around the city, warning of the dire humanitarian consequences of the ongoing conflict. …

Editorial : Africa Eye  The International Counter-Terrorism Conference, organized by the Nigerian government in collaboration with the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), concluded on Friday at the Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Center in Niamey. The event marked the launch of the second phase of the coalition’s Sahel program, which targets Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania, Mali, and Niger. Over two days, …

Belgium has called on the European Union to impose sanctions on Rwanda, accusing it of supporting the M23 rebels who have taken control of Goma, thereby violating the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During a parliamentary session, Belgian Foreign Minister Bernard Quintin stated that he urged his European counterparts to take “concrete measures” against Kigali, including suspending …

The Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Abdel-Fatau Musah, has reiterated the organization’s commitment to continued collaboration with Sahel nations on security and humanitarian issues. In an exclusive statement to RIA Novosti, Musah emphasized the need for collective efforts to tackle terrorism in the region, saying: “Sooner or later, we …

While the terrorist threat is gradually receding in East Africa, the region is facing new security challenges. Maritime piracy and cybercrime are on the rise again. Having inflicted serious blows on terrorist groups such as the Shebabs, thanks to strengthened regional cooperation, the countries of the region must now face up to the return of piracy in Somali waters and …