Amnesty Urges France to Investigate Potential UN Arms Embargo Breach in Sudan.

Amnesty International has called on France to investigate the possible illegal use of its military systems by Sudan’s paramilitary forces, suggesting that these actions may violate the United Nations arms embargo on the country. The human rights organization claims to have identified French-made Galix defence systems being used in Sudan on armoured vehicles manufactured in…

Navin Ramgoolam wins Mauritius general election in a landslide.

In a stunning political turnaround, opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam has won a resounding victory in Mauritius’s parliamentary elections, securing a fourth term as the nation’s prime minister. The official results, announced on Tuesday by the Office of the Electoral Commissioner, revealed that Ramgoolam’s Alliance of Change (ADC) coalition achieved a dominant win, capturing 62.6 percent…

What Trump’s Win Means for Africa: Trade, Aid, and Security.

As Donald Trump secured a second term in the White House, leaders across Africa offered their congratulations, with a mix of optimism and pragmatism about what his victory could mean for the continent. Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa was one of the first to tweet, stating that his country was “ready to work with you,” signaling…

Nigeria’s Army Chief Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja Dies at 56.

Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has passed away at the age of 56 after a “period of illness,” as confirmed by President Bola Tinubu. The military leader died on Tuesday night in Lagos, although the specifics of his illness have not been made public. President Tinubu expressed his profound sorrow and extended heartfelt…