Politics

Violence in eastern the Democratic Republic of the Congo has forced around 42,000 people to seek refuge in Burundi within two weeks, the United Nations reported on Friday. Initially, the UN had anticipated 58,000 arrivals over a three-month period. This influx of Congolese refugees, triggered by the advances of the anti-government M23 armed group and its Rwandan allies in the …

Editorial: Africa Eye The Moroccan Parliament hosted an important parliamentary meeting, bringing together the heads of foreign affairs committees from the parliaments of African countries, to discuss the strategic issues facing the continent and the recurring challenges hindering its development. This meeting follows the summit of the Presidents of Parliaments of the Atlantic African countries, recently held in Rabat, in …

A Ugandan court has refused to grant bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye on medical grounds, despite his visibly weakened state. The 68-year-old, a longtime critic of President Yoweri Museveni’s nearly four-decade rule, remains in detention alongside two co-accused as he awaits a final ruling on his request by February 25. Besigye, who was reportedly abducted in Kenya last November, …

Editorial : Africa Eye The denial of travel to Nigerian Army Chief, General Christopher Musa, to Canada for a veterans’ tribute ceremony has sparked an angry response in Nigeria. Canadian authorities refused to grant General Musa a visa, despite his official invitation to attend the event, which the Nigerian government considers a violation of diplomatic protocol and a lack of …

M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, seized control of Bukavu, a strategic city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rich in mineral resources. This advance follows the occupation of Goma in January and marks a new phase in the armed group’s expansion in North and South Kivu. In a statement, the Congo River Alliance—a coalition of several rebel factions, including …

After four years of transition in Mali, uncertainty remains over whether a presidential election will take place in 2025. The New Year’s ceremony held at the Koulouba Palace on February 14 was mainly an opportunity for the Secretary-General of the Presidency to present a report on the reforms undertaken since Assimi Goïta came to power in 2021. Among the highlighted …

The electoral process for the Vice-Chairmanship of the African Union concluded following six closely contested rounds, with the outcomes of the votes either being tied or separated by a margin of 2 to 4 votes. However, it was observed by all the participating delegations that there was a marked distinction between the Moroccan candidate and the other contenders, particularly the …

The Festival sur le Niger in Ségou, Mali, unfolded this year amid significant political and security challenges in West Africa. As thousands gathered along the banks of the Niger River to celebrate Malian music, theater, and arts, the festival also reflected the shifting political landscape. Mali’s recent withdrawal from ECOWAS, alongside Burkina Faso and Niger, and the uncertainty surrounding the …

 Africa Eye Editorial Board . A bomb exploded within the African Union after journalistic sources revealed Algeria’s return to “briefcase diplomacy”. “The reports revealed a desperate attempt to buy influence and manipulate key decisions within the African Union. Since President Tebboune’s arrival in Addis Ababa, suspicious briefcases filled with cash have been circulating in the hotel corridors hosting heads of …

Arab countries have unanimously rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to place Gaza under American control and expel its population to Egypt and Jordan. This decision was confirmed by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on February 10, 2025. In response, Egypt announced an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to …