The AU congratulates DRC and Liberia on their 2026–2027 UN Security Council seats, praising democratic values and Africa’s rising role in global governance.
UN condemns the discovery of mass graves and suspected human rights violations by militias in Tripoli, Libya, urging access for investigation and justice.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announces Senegal’s push to improve tax compliance and transparency after IMF funding was suspended due to misreported debt and deficits, sparking investor concerns.
South Africa’s economy grew a mere 0.1% in the first quarter, dragged down by weak mining and manufacturing output, raising fears of recession despite rising confidence under a new coalition government.
Sudan’s new Prime Minister Kamil Idris dissolves the caretaker government amid a brutal civil war, vowing to end RSF support and address the country’s worsening humanitarian crisis.
