DR Congo and M23 rebels agree to ceasefire following Qatar-mediated talks
After months of intense fighting, the Congolese government and M23 rebels have agreed to a ceasefire, brokered through Qatar-mediated talks. While hopeful, the real challenge lies in ensuring this ceasefire leads to lasting stability in eastern Congo.
Abahlali baseMjondolo marks 20 years of defiant struggle on Unfreedom Day
Several mass rallies have been planned to mark UnFreedom Day in South Africa to commemorate the unfulfilled promises of South Africa’s freedom from apartheid and reject the current Government of National Unity
New leadership in Tigray amid deepening divisions and fragile peace
The internal leadership struggle reflects a broader crisis within the TPLF about how to move forward in post-war Ethiopia.
Congolese activists decry US-Congo mineral deal
Kinshasa’s pivot towards the US for security in exchange for minerals has alarmed activists who say that the US is responsible for the ongoing violence in the country’s east.
NUMSA gears up for 2025 bargaining season at National Bargaining Conference
The union adopted clear resolutions based on continued organizing, recruitment, and delivering quality services to members.
Gates Foundation withdraws host country agreement with Kenya following legal challenge and public pressure
Facing a court suspension of its diplomatic-style privileges and growing national backlash, the Gates Foundation has opted to abandon its special legal status in Kenya.
CPM-K officials survive assassination attempt in Kenya
The attack, which targeted key party members, is part of a broader campaign of political repression in Kenya, says CPMK.
Death of a Kenyan police officer in Haiti exposes perils of controversial MSS mission
The UN-backed Kenyan-led mission faces significant challenges as armed gangs escalate violence across the island nation.