China and Namibia marked the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Horse, with a cultural celebration highlighting growing people-to-people ties between the two countries.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has forcefully condemned Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the UN Security Council, calling the situation “indefensible” and out of touch with modern realities.

Burundi’s President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has been elected Chairperson of the African Union at the 39th Ordinary Summit of the continental body.

Ndayishimiye takes over the rotational AU chairmanship from Angola’s President, João Lourenço.

African leaders are seeking the guidance of God as they make decisions on issues intended to advance the development of the continent.

Uganda has pledged US $1 million to the African Peer Review Mechanism, APRM, to support its operations.

The announcement was made by Uganda’s Vice President, Jessica Alupo, during the 35th APRM Forum of Heads of State and 

Government at the African Union headquarters on Friday.