10 February 2025

Namibia- Windhoek

Namibia's founding father Mkhulu Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma dies at 95

Sam Nujoma, the fiery, white-bearded freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, and became known as the father of his nation, has died. He was 95.

The news of the passing of Mkhulu Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma cut like a rugged dagger through our hearts.

Nujoma's death was announced Sunday by current Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, who said Nujoma died on Saturday night after being hospitalised in the capital, Windhoek.

Tanzania- EAC and SADC

African leaders call for immediate ceasefire in Congo

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa on Saturday called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government, but also urged Congo's president to directly negotiate with them.

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, who attended the summit in the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam by video conference, has previously said he would never talk to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels he sees as driven to exploit his country’s vast mineral wealth.

Ivory Coast – France

February 20 marks official handover of French base in Abidjan

On December 31, during his address to the nation, Alassane Ouattara, the Ivorian president, announced the official return of military responsibilities, marking a new phase in the withdrawal of French troops from Africa.

The French military base in Abidjan will officially be handed over to Ivory Coast on February 20 during a ceremony attended by the defense ministers of both countries, according to sources close to the matter

4.Sudan – Khartoum

Sudan to form new government after regaining Khartoum, say military sources

The formation of a new Sudanese government is expected to happen after the recapture of Khartoum is completed, military sources told Reuters on Sunday, a day after army head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said he would form a technocratic wartime government.

In our historical archives, it was on this day 10 February 1987 when the United States under President Ronald Reagan made a significant adjustment in its foreign policy towards South Africa, reflecting the international community’s growing condemnation of apartheid

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa