- December 22nd, 2024
In recent years, African nations have found themselves at a pivotal juncture, navigating complex relationships between traditional Western powers and an increasingly assertive China. This dynamic has led to a recalibration of diplomatic and economic strategies across the continent, as...
Rwanda has known no leader other than Paul Kagame since the end of the 1994 genocide. His rise to power, his long tenure, and his continued influence have made him a central figure in Rwanda's modern history, but also a...
In a tragic escalation of violence in northeastern Nigeria, at least 18 people were killed and 30 others injured in a series of explosions in Borno state, officials reported. The bombings, which occurred in the town of Gwoza, targeted a...
At 26, Hamza became addicted to pufa, a synthetic drug made from cocaine or crystal methamphetamine waste. He stole money from his family and became homeless, spending his days living for the next dose. In October 2023, a 25-year-old man...
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed that Xi Jinping's central theory involves importing stolen US intellectual property from China and distributing it globally to consolidate political power. Huawei, China's telecom infrastructure giant, built 70% of Africa's mobile broadband capacity....
In 2023, the BRICS group expanded to include Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Ethiopia, an unlikely BRICS candidate, sought to join the group relentlessly, despite its poor economy and internal strife. Previously, Ethiopia was a favorite...
Sub-Saharan Africa faces persistent security challenges, particularly in Sahel countries like Burkina Faso, Chad, Niger, Mauritania, and Mali. Discontent with state institutions among marginalized groups is a key driver of unrest in the region, as governments fail to address equity...
Russia's recent rise in Africa, following the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, has raised concerns about the future of Wagner Group's African projects. Russia's behavior appears to be competition with the West, with potential clashes with Ukrainian special forces in Sudan,...
In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the West began discussing its long-term strategy for winning over the global south. This idea had both symbolic and practical implications. If the non-Western world condemned Russia as wholeheartedly as the West...
The maiden Saudi Arabia-Africa summit took place in Riyadh on 10 November, aiming to strengthen relations between Saudi Arabia and African states and strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. Over 50 leaders attended, including presidents of Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya,...
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