AU Special Representative Emphasizes Collaboration to Foster Peace in Somalia
The African Union Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, has called for collaboration among stakeholders to foster peace and stability in Somalia.
Ambassador Souef made the remarks on Monday, March 18, 2024, while visiting Dhobley, in Jubaland State, to reinforce ongoing peace support operations and uplift the spirits of the African Union troops under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), stationed in southern Somalia.
Accompanied by distinguished officials from ATMIS, who included the Deputy Force Commander responsible...
Haiti’s Prime Minister Henry Announces Resignation Amid Escalating Chaos and Gang Violence
Haiti's combative Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, announced his resignation yesterday March 12, 2024, following weeks of escalating chaos in the country. Gangs have been launching attacks on government structures, causing social order to crumble.
In a video message, Prime Minister Henry expressed the urgent need for peace and stability in the Caribbean nation. He stated that his government would step down once a transitional council is established.
"Haiti needs peace. Haiti needs stability. My government will leave immediately after the inauguration...
Uganda’s Mbabazi and Kobugabe Strike Gold in Badminton Doubles at African Games
The badminton duo of Gladys Mbabazi and Husnah Kobugabe won Uganda’s first gold medal at the ongoing 13th edition of the African Games in Accra, Ghana.
The game was played on Sunday March 10, 2024 at the multipurpose Boryteman Sports Complex.
The duo defeated the Algerian duo of Tanina Violette Mammeri and Halla Bouksani in the final winning two sets straight (23-21, 21:14).
Gladys Mbabazi and Husnah Kobugabe defeated the Egyptian duo Hany Doha and Ahmed Youssri in the semi-finals in a...
Uganda, Egypt working on harnessing bilateral relations under the Nile Basin Initiative
In a bid to harness bilateral relations between Uganda and Egypt, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakher, held talks on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, with the ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Monzer Selim, focusing on the expansion of cooperation across several fields of common interest within the framework of the Nile Basin Initiative.
In a meeting that took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kampala, the two leaders underscored the...
 U.S Appoints Special Envoy for Sudan to Push for an End to the Civil Conflict
In a bid to end the ongoing civil conflict that has lasted for nearly a year in the Republic of Sudan, the United States (US) has appointed a special diplomatic envoy to lead its efforts in addition to other regional interventions.
Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, announced on Monday, February 26, 2024, that Tom Perriello will take on the role of advancing the US’s efforts to end the fighting between the Rapid Support Force (RSF) and the Sudanese...
UN Sanctions two ADF Leaders for Escalating Violence in DRC
Two Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) commanders are among the six rebel leaders the United Nations Security Council has sanctioned for escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo following intensified fighting between rebel forces and the country’s army.
In a statement released on February 20, 2024, Robert Wood, the United States deputy permanent representative to the UN, said they are pleased that, as of today, six additional armed group leaders will be designated by the UN DRC Sanctions Committee.
“These...