South Sudan: Arms Smuggling - a Key Threat to South Sudan's December Elections
[ISS] South Sudan's fragile transition is increasingly shaped by forces beyond its borders that drive illicit arms flows into the country.
Africa: AU, U.S. Envoy Discuss Aussom's Future Amid Funding Uncertainty
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) met the acting U.S. ambassador to Somalia in Mogadishu to discuss the mission's future as it faces growing financial uncertainty, the AU mission said.
Africa: AU Asks Somalia to Nominate Delegates for Talks On Aussom's Future
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- The African Union has asked Somalia to urgently nominate representatives for a series of consultations on the future of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), as the mission faces mounting financial challenges that have raised concerns over
Africa: New Research Reveals How Countries Can Continue to Deliver Life-Saving Medicine in Complex Settings
[Malaria Consortium] A new study shows how to improve the delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention to countries facing barriers, such as extreme weather events or conflict.
US-Saudi sign nuclear deal, then Trump introduces new condition
The Abraham Accord is a series of agreements brokered under Mr Trump’s first administration, which led several Arab countries to normalise diplomatic relations with Israel. The post US-Saudi sign nuclear deal, then Trump introduces new condition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Amidst Benue Insecurity, IGP’s visit, Governor Alia renews call for state police
“The conversation should no longer be about whether Nigeria needs state police but how to make it operational,” Governor Hyacinth Alia said during a security meeting with the Inspector-General of Police in Makurdi. The post Amidst Benue Insecurity, IGP’s visit, Governor Alia renews call for state po
Peter Obi reacts to Enugu Air runway incident in Benin
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that an Enugu Air Embraer E170, operating Flight 4264 from Lagos, veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport on Thursday. The post Peter Obi reacts to Enugu Air runway incident in Benin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'
Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.
Nigeria: Top El-Rufai Ally Quits Kaduna ADC Days After Party's Reconciliation
[Premium Times] A resignation letter seen by PREMIUM TIMES shows that Mr Bello formally quit the ADC on 21 July.
Malawi: Malawi Climbs Global Electoral Integrity Rankings After 10-Point Improvement
[Nyasa Times] Malawi has recorded one of the world's biggest improvements in electoral credibility after its score on the internationally recognised Perceptions of Electoral Integrity (PEI) Index rose by 10 points following the 2025 General Election, according to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC