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.
Nyambita Magoma
Nyambita Nyambui Magoma is a certified journalist and Senior Editor at Swahili Today, leading the Swahili Leo department. With six years of experience and previous roles at ITV Tanzania and Capital TV, he writes and edits in both English and Swahili.
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. Critics argue this move invites "political interference and corruption" while weakening parliamentary oversight.
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 "baseless" and insisted its companies follow all local regulations and support community development.
Ramaphosa Deploys Troops to Fight Gang Wars
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist police in tackling escalating gang violence in Cape Town and parts of the Eastern Cape.
Libya: Licensing Awards Signal “Unprecedented Confidence” in Oil
Despite political risks, major international energy firms have signed new licensing deals for oil exploration in Libya for 2026. Experts say the move shows a global shift toward risk-tolerant investing in North Africa’s massive reserves.
Nigeria and Indonesia Poised to Overtake Ghana in Cocoa
Market analysts report that Ghana is on the verge of losing its spot as the world's second-largest cocoa producer. Declining yields due to aging trees and climate change have allowed Nigeria and Indonesia to close the gap.
