Updates on South Africa’s SANDF Cape Town Patrols
Military forces began their second day of deep-sector patrols in the Cape Flats. While the first 24 hours were "quiet," the high visibility is designed to disrupt gang supply lines.
Nigeria’s Vice President Shettima Defends Economic Reforms
Speaking on the sidelines of the AU summit, Shettima assured global investors that President Tinubu’s "bold restructuring" is the only path to stabilizing the Naira.
Nigeria Secures Central Bank Board Seat
Nigeria has officially been granted a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank, a major win for West African financial influence.
AU Chairperson Condemns Gaza “Extermination”
In his opening speech today, AU Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for an immediate end to the "extermination" of the Palestinian people.
Declaration to Africa CDC Vaccine Sovereignty was Signed Today
A declaration was signed today in Addis Ababa to host an extraordinary summit in Nairobi (Q2 2026) specifically to accelerate local health product manufacturing.
Universal WASH Access Forum taking place alongside the 39th African Union Summit
Leaders at the AU have declared 2026 the "Year of Sustainable Water," launching a massive initiative to bridge the sanitation gap for the 400 million Africans without basic water.
African Infrastructure Finance Facility (AIF) Launched at the 39th African Union Summit
A new flagship platform was unveiled this morning to mobilize long-term capital for cross-border projects aligned with Agenda 2063.
Young Africans’ Protest Against the “Bloc of Old Leaders” at The 39th African Union Summit
Youth activists outside the AU summit in Addis Ababa are protesting the "gerontocracy" of the union, citing that the world's youngest population is led by its oldest leaders.
Namibia: Opposition Unites Against “Presidential Oil Bill”
A coalition of opposition parties in Namibia has rejected a proposed bill that would move regulatory power over oil and gas from the Ministry of Mines directly to the Presidency.…
China Rejects Allegations by U.S. of Illegal Mining in Nigeria and Paying “protection money” to armed groups
The Chinese Embassy in Abuja has issued a fierce rebuttal to a US bill that accuses Chinese nationals of sponsoring illegal mining and militias in Nigeria. China labeled the claims…