March 21
Africa: The Consequences of the Middle East Conflict On African Economies
The effects of the conflict in the Persian Gulf are beginning to be felt worldwide. In addition to the impact on energy markets caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one… Read more »
March 10
Sudan: The Impact of the War Against Iran On the Situation in Sudan
Sudan has become another battleground in the struggle between the Israeli-American coalition and Iran. This follows the United States' designation of the Sudanese Muslim… Read more »
March 05
Congo-Kinshasa: 'U.S. Sanctions Against the Rwandan Army Confirm Its Presence in Eastern DR Congo'
"This is a significant sanction that confirms Rwanda's presence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo," local sources in South Kivu told Fides, following the sanctions imposed on… Read more »
February 24
Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting for the Strategic Coltan Mine in Rubaya
A fierce battle is raging in the Masisi region of North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for control of the strategically important coltan mine in Rubaya. This… Read more »
February 07
Congo-Kinshasa: Copper and Cobalt From Congo Soon in American Hands
Security in exchange for minerals. This is the "deal" between the United States government and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which forms the basis of the "U.S.-DRC Strategic… Read more »
February 06
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Pressure Forces M23 to Abandon Uvira
"US pressure has forced the M23 to withdraw from Uvira," local sources in the second largest city in South Kivu, which has been contested in recent weeks between Congolese armed… Read more »
December 05, 2025
Tanzania: Appeal for the Release of Political Prisoners
Political prisoners must be released and the bodies of missing persons returned. This is the joint appeal launched to the Tanzanian government by the embassies of Great Britain,… Read more »
November 13, 2025
Sudan: The War Continues - US Appears Prepared to Impose Sanctions On Rapid Support Forces
The Sudanese army announced it had repelled a drone attack on the Merowe Dam and the town of the same name, including its airport. The 19th Infantry Division of the SAF (Sudan… Read more »
November 07, 2025
Sudan: The Fall of El-Fasher Marks a Turning Point - Egypt and Turkey Strengthen Their Commitment to Stop the RSF
The fall of El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, in the hands of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militias marks a turning point for the powers supporting the Sudanese government… Read more »
October 06, 2025
Africa: China Also Invests in Africa in the Healthcare Sector
China in Africa is not just about strategic infrastructure. The country's presence on the African continent aims to create a partnership that will last for years and is different… Read more »
August 05, 2025
Africa: 'Hope Is At the Heart of Our Lives' - Closing Message of the 20th Plenary Assembly of Secam
"Hope is the heart of our lives," under this motto, the Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of the Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (see Fides, 1/8/2025) urges… Read more »
July 01, 2025
Rwanda: Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Party and Rwanda - Another Mockery
"The impression created by the people of Bukavu, exhausted by more than four months of occupation, is one of perplexity and the feeling of being deceived again and again, even if… Read more »
