Haiti Faces Escalating Crisis Amid Gang Violence and Security Breakdown — UN Special Representative Warns of ‘Point of No Return’
Haiti is teetering on the brink of collapse as violent gang activity continues to escalate across the country, United Nations Special Representative María Isabel Salvador told the UN Security Council recently. Ms. Salvador reported that organized crime groups are waging a “deliberate and coordinated” campaign to expand their territorial control and paralyze the capital, Port-au-Prince. […]
Abuja’s Transformation: FCT Minister Wike Unveils Bold Vision for Inclusive Growth and Urban Renewal
Editor’s Note: As Africa’s urban centers increasingly capture global attention for their dynamic growth and challenges, Etamagazine remains committed to spotlighting transformative leadership and development stories across the continent. In this report, we take a closer look at how the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria is navigating infrastructure expansion, governance reforms, and urban planning under […]
Abuja Strengthens Global Standing with Record Infrastructure Growth and 95% Budget Performance
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has announced that FCT Administration has successfully implemented 95 percent of its 2024 statutory budget. Wike made this disclosure after inspecting several ongoing infrastructure projects across the Territory, including major road constructions in Life Camp and Katampe, as well as the extensive renovation […]
Botswana Deepens Ties with African Development Bank to Drive Economic Transformation
Botswana is reaffirming its commitment to deepening its partnership with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) as it accelerates its economic transformation agenda. During high-level discussions held on April 15, Vice President and Minister of Finance, Ndaba Gaolathe, outlined Botswana’s strategic priorities to a visiting delegation led by Leila Mokaddem, Director General for Southern Africa […]
AfCFTA Ministers Convene in Kinshasa as DRC President Calls for Deeper African Integration
The 16th Meeting of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Council of Ministers officially opened on Tuesday in Kinshasa with a powerful appeal from President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo for stronger continental cooperation and integration. In his keynote address, President Tshisekedi emphasized the transformative potential of the AfCFTA in reshaping Africa’s economic future. He urged […]
Faure Gnassingbé Steps In as African Union Mediator in DRC Crisis, Succeeding Angola’s Lourenço
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé is taking up the mantle as the African Union’s lead mediator in the volatile conflict between the Congolese armed forces and the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This move follows the withdrawal of Angola’s President João Lourenço, who is stepping aside to focus […]
Hausa Becomes Niger’s National Language
The Abdourahamane Tchiani-led government of the Republic of Niger has announced that, moving forward, Hausa will serve as the national language, while English and French will remain the working languages. This decision follows a national conference held in February, which also led to the recognition of nine other local languages as “the spoken languages of […]
Uganda Faces Mounting Refugee Crisis Amid Fresh Influx from DRC
Uganda, Africa’s largest refugee host, is grappling with a growing humanitarian challenge as tens of thousands of Congolese refugees pour across its western border. Fleeing escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), these desperate arrivals are adding to the strain on Uganda’s already stretched resources, especially as the country continues to […]
Three Americans Convicted in DR Congo Coup Plot Transferred to the U.S.
Three Americans who were initially sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for their involvement in a failed coup attempt have been transferred to the United States to serve the remainder of their sentences. The trio — 21-year-old Marcel Malanga, son of Congolese opposition figure Christian Malanga; his friend, 21-year-old Tyler Thompson […]
WHO Raises Alarm Over Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns over the alarming rates of maternal and neonatal mortality in Nigeria. WHO Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Kazadi Molumbo, made this known during the 2025 Walk the Talk event held in Abuja to mark World Health Day (WHD). The theme for this year’s celebration is “Healthy […]
