Author: Priscilla Agyeman-Duah

Israel and Sudan have agreed to restore bilateral diplomatic relations in an unprecedented US-brokered deal. This crucial policy shift for Sudan arrives on the heels of its removal from the United States list of state sponsors of terrorism.

The South African healthcare sector is facing unparalleled disruption amid a wave of violence and looting, culminating in the paralysis of crucial medical supply chains. The actions have precipitated considerable strain on transport routes and consequently impeded medicine deliveries to community pharmacies and health clinics.

In a regular meeting of the Peel School District Board in Canada, a string of critical decisions regarding student well-being and curriculum development were finalized. The gathering, held under the close scrutiny of local communities, was marked by an air of resolution that the board members hope to translate into decisive action.

In a momentous shift in local politics, Amanda Ward, a highly esteemed public figure and advocate, has etched her name into the annals of Sullivan County, New York. She has achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first African-American legislator in the area, marking a significant milestone in the county’s history.

Dakar, Senegal – Aliou Cissé, the Head Coach of Senegal’s national football team, was swiftly taken to a local hospital following a sudden collapse in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Ethiopia.

The Republic of Sudan has announced its decision to temporarily suspend membership in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for three months. The government declared the move was taken because of perceived violations of the IGAD system and a lack of support for Sudan in regional and international arenas.

The announcement by the African Union (AU) requesting immediate and peaceful resolution of the continuing conflict between Israel and Palestine underscores the continent’s staggering grief over the ongoing violence and loss of human life. The AU, which has been increasingly alert to the impact of international issues on its member states, has made a forceful and poignant contribution to calls for de-escalation worldwide.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced its plans to set up a technology transfer hub in South Africa aimed at enhancing local production of COVID-19 vaccines across the African continent. This move is a concerted strategy to address the stark dearth of vaccines in the region.

Uganda has emerged as a pivotal figure in Africa’s gold economy as geopolitical shifts turn global attention to the continent’s gold industry. The significance of Uganda’s rising influence was underscored in the recent Great Lakes Region Gold Refiners and Traders due diligence report.

ANKARA, TURKEY Nuradin Mohamed Hussein, the son of Somalia’s President Mohamed Hussein Roble, was involved in a tragic road incident in Ankara that claimed the lives of three Turkish nationals. Following an investigation into the accident, Turkish authorities have imposed a hefty fine of 120,000 Turkish lire, approximately $14,400, on Hussein.