The Morning Brief  

Afrika Update Report 

7 January 2025 

1. Ethiopia – Addis Ababa  

War crimes and rebel bishops: Christmas celebrations marred by bitter split in Ethiopia’s ancient church. 

As millions of Orthodox Christians in the country prepare to celebrate today, on 7 January, the legacy of a brutal conflict is tearing apart its 1,700-year-old church 

2. Sudan- Turkey  

Sudan Army Chief Backs Turkish Peace Effort 

The head of the Sudanese army has praised Turkey's offer to resolve the 20-month-long conflict between his forces and their paramilitary rivals. 

During a meeting in Port Sudan on Saturday, Abdel Fattah Al Burhan asked Turkey's Deputy Foreign Minister , to convey to Turkish leaders that they welcome President Erdogan's initiative. 

3. China – Namibia – Republic of Congo- Nigeria- Chad 

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has embarked on a visit to four African nations - Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Chad - marking the 35th consecutive year that the Chinese foreign minister has chosen Africa as the destination for his first overseas trip of the year. 

4. South Afrika-Zambia  

Zambia’s high commissioner to South Africa fired over unconventional request 

In a shocking turn of events, Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Ms. Mazuba Monze, has been fired by President Hakainde Hichilema. The dismissal comes after allegations surfaced that Ms. Monze requested a Zambian staff member to shave her private parts, a demand the staff member deemed unacceptable and not part of their duties. 

5. In our historical archives, it was on this day 7 January 1959 when Peter Ramoshoane Mokaba was born, in Mankweng near Polokwane (then Pietersburg.