THE MORNING BRIEFAfrica Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
9 April 2025
1. Qatar- DR Congo- M23
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels are expected to engage in peace talks in Qatar today.
The country's army said rebels had withdrawn from the mining hub of Walikale as decided during talks in March.
2. Gabon – Libreville
As Gabon decides in 72 hours, A Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has arrived in Libreville, Gabon to prepare for the nation’s first presidential election since the unconstitutional transfer of power in August 2023.
3. Ethiopia- Tigray
Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede was named the interim president of the Tigray region on Tuesday, replacing Getachew Reda.
Before his appointment, Tedese acted as the deputy president of Tigray’s interim administration and head of the cabinet secretariat for peace and security.
4.In our historical archives, it was on this day 9 April 2015 when Cecil John Rhodes Statute was removed in the University of Cape Town. The removal was voted upon by the UCT Council on the 8 April 2015 in consultation with Heritage Western Cape.
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An open letter addressed to UN Women at the 2026 Commission on the Status of Women raises urgent concerns about the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU CEVAWG). While intended as a landmark treaty, the letter argues that the Convention in its current form weakens existing protections and fails to deliver on its promise of rights, justice, and action for African women and girls.
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At the inaugural National Transport Conference held in Midrand, urgent concerns about violence and instability in South Africa’s taxi industry took centre stage. Following a deadly shooting at a Delft taxi rank in Cape Town, Dr. Siyabulela Fobosi of the University of Fort Hare called for decisive, “tough medicine” to address what he argues is not just disorder—but organised crime embedded within the sector.
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The African National Congress calls on all peace-loving and patriotic South Africans to unite for The People’s March in Defence of Our Sovereignty and Democratic Gains on Saturday, 21 March 2026, commemorating Human Rights Day.
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