- April 5th, 2025
The concept of an Indo-Pacific strategy has gained significant prominence in recent years, especially among major global powers. This strategy refers to a comprehensive geopolitical and economic framework that encompasses the Indian and Pacific Oceans, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the...
Over the past two decades, China's footprint in Africa has expanded significantly, raising concerns and prompting reactions from Western nations. This burgeoning relationship between China and Africa is multifaceted, encompassing economic, political, and military dimensions. At the core of this...
Brazil, the largest country in Latin America by both landmass and economic output, has been progressively gaining influence on the global stage. Its role as a key player in the Global South—a term used to describe countries in Africa, Latin...
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...
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