Conflicts in the Horn of Africa have been greatly influenced by Gulf states, such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Their involvement has increased since the 2010s, with priorities frequently centred on regional dominance, strategic ports, and Red Sea security—sometimes at the price of local stability. Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Sudan […]
The current Sudanese civil war is being analysed as not just a battle for control between two factions but also as a proxy fight for control over Sudan’s future by other regional powers. There are growing fears of increased Iranian influence in Sudan, which could also have an ideological impact on the Muslim Brotherhood and […]
Police arrested Tundu Lissu, a well-known opposition figure in Tanzania and vice chairman of CHADEMA, in a brief but significant event on suspicion of organizing an unlawful meeting. However, a few hours later, he was quickly freed on bond. Along with other party leaders, Lissu, an outspoken opponent of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration and […]
Over 48 hours have passed since the earth beneath Morocco’s feet shook, claiming the lives of over 2,100 souls. Moroccan rescuers, joined by international teams, remain locked in a desperate race against time. Their mission is to uncover survivors amidst the rubble and offer solace to the hundreds whose homes crumbled to dust. Spain, Great […]
In a historical turn of events, the African Union (AU) is edging closer to becoming a significant player in the global economic arena as it stands on the threshold of joining the G20. As the 18th G20 Summit unfolds in New Delhi, the world anticipates an event that could potentially transform it into the G21, […]
On Thursday, the leader of the Sudanese armed forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, traveled to Qatar to meet with the emir of that country. This was al-Burhan’s third trip outside of Sudan since the conflict began in April. He had already traveled to Egypt and South Sudan in recent days. Burhan, whose men are engaged in […]
On Wednesday, the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, made the announcement that he would be running for re-election in November. Rajoelina made the announcement during a lavish event that took place in the biggest stadium on the sizable island in the Indian Ocean, which will hold presidential elections on November 9. In 2009, he initially […]
After two competitors contested Bola Tinubu‘s victory in February’s contentious election, the presidential election tribunal of Nigeria is scheduled to make a decision on Wednesday over whether or not he should continue serving as president. There have been a great many legal challenges lodged against the results of previous presidential elections in Nigeria, but none […]
By 2021 and 2022, Uganda and Rwanda were the largest importers of Russian weapons, while Ethiopia and Tanzania obtained their military hardware from China, suggesting that the BRICS arms race is indeed underway in eastern Africa. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (Sipri) arms transfer database confirms this. While India is the largest armaments buyer […]
On Sunday, thousands of people in Niger participated in marches for the third day in a row, demanding that France, the country’s former colonial ruler, pull its troops out of the country. This demand is in line with the goals of the junta that took power in July. “Hail to the United States! France, get […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the enforcement of laws to prevent the unlawful occupation of buildings in Johannesburg. His comments come after a fire broke out in a five-storey building that was illegally occupied, resulting in the deaths of over 70 people. The building, owned by municipal authorities, had been “invaded and […]
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi, has been visiting African countries in recent years, highlighting the growth in India-Africa engagement. Narendra Modi’s third trip to South Africa was concluded with hope for the further enhancement of relations between India and Africa. The Indian community in South Africa treated Modi with respect. India’s economy […]
As demonstrators gathered close to a French base outside the nation’s capital, Niamey, on Friday, the military government of Niger unleashed yet another verbal salvo at Paris, charging it with “blatant interference” in support of the country’s expelled president. Members of President Mohamed Bazoum’s guard detained him on July 26. Bazoum is a French ally […]
The President of South Africa paid a visit to the scene of the Johannesburg fire earlier in the day, which claimed at least 74 lives, on Thursday evening, August 31. The deadliest fire in the nation in recent years claimed the lives of twelve children, the youngest of whom was one year old. In the […]
A coup attempt has thrown Gabon into chaos, with a group of mutinous soldiers appearing on national television to announce the cancellation of recent election results and the dissolution of all state institutions. The announcement followed the re-election of President Ali Bongo Ondimba for a third term, a victory contested by the opposition, who labeled […]
The disparities between Niamey and Paris appear to be insurmountable. French President Emmanuel Macron doubled down on his government’s stance with regard to the juta while delivering a significant speech on foreign policy to ambassadors in Paris on Monday (the 28th of August). Macron emphasized on Monday that France would not change its position in […]
The spokesperson for the ruling party ZANU-PF stated on Sunday (August 27) that the re-election of President Emmerson Mnangagwa “shows that Zimbabweans are democratic” and that “a new confidence is being instilled” in the country. In the wake of yet another contentious election in the southern African nation of Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared […]
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister, celebrated his 95th birthday in the hospital. He had been in the hospital for over a month after experiencing complications from a routine back surgery. Due to his recovery, the Zulu Royal Family decided to forgo the usual lavish festivities that accompany his birthday. However, they reported […]
The Prime Minister of Libya, Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, has suspended Najla Mangoush, Libya’s Foreign Minister, over her alleged meeting with Eli Cohen, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel. On Sunday, Libya’s prime minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah announced that he had suspended the foreign minister and referred her to an investigation because she allegedly met Eli Cohen. […]
