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The Horn of Africa is swiftly becoming one of the most strategically contested regions in the world. Bordered by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the country of Somalia has long been viewed through a counterterrorism and state-building lens. Saudi military training in Somalia, But recent developments seem to suggest that the country’s […]
Germany is developing its economic relationship with Algeria, which is a part of its plan to increase energy security and switch to cleaner energy resources. After Europe stopped buying fossil fuels from Russia, Germany Algeria Economic Partnership, Algeria became one of the most promising partners due to its rich natural gas reserves and plans for […]
Nigeria – Nigeria lawmakers plan to amend the constitution to force the new president to nominate the cabinet within a month of taking office. The lawmakers took the decision to avoid policy delays as Nigeria prepares for elections next year. The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendment presented a report on Wednesday on this […]
Sudan – Sudan’s military authorities have again arrested a former senior government official during a crackdown on a protest against a military coup on Monday. At least two demonstrators were killed by the security forces during the protest. Demonstrators once again took to the streets around Sudan on Monday to protest an October military coup. […]
Uganda – Dominic Ongwen, a former Ugandan warlord, will be heard by the International Criminal Court’s appeal chamber on Monday. The Ogwen case will be heard by the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which will consider the defense’s appeals against the judgement and sentence. In May 2021, Dominic Ongwen was found guilty. […]
Businessman and politician Abdul Hamid Dbeibah was termed as the Prime Minister of Libya for the government of national unity. His appointment was only on an interim basis. But on Thursday, the Libyan parliament decided to go with another name despite the interim PM not resigning. He has refused to step down after various attempts […]
Zimbabwe – Many teachers in Zimbabwe have gone on strike just days after schools reopened after closure during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Harare, some schools were open on Thursday, but not all teachers came to teach. However, few teachers reported for work but did not teach. The government said that the strike is depriving children […]
Soldiers limped in cafes, armed police bristled behind the rows of priests, militiamen in faded uniforms slumped in Ethiopia during the celebration of Epiphany of Saint George, an ancient Orthodox Christian tradition. It was celebrated in Lalibela on 26 January after several months on the frontline of Ethiopia’s devastating civil war. At first sight, it […]
On Monday, Uganda and Rwanda reopened their Gatuna border station, signaling the end of three years of tense relations between the East African neighbors. Kigali said last week that the border would reopen after three years of lockdown, signaling a breakthrough in relations between the two East African countries, which had been at odds for […]
Following the postponement of a conference between the EU and the G5 Sahel countries due to the coup in Burkina Faso, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian welcomes his Nigerien colleague Hassoumi Massoudou to Paris. After the West African country’s transitional government announced no approval had been issued for Denmark’s military force to deploy there, […]
Mali – On Monday, Mali’s transitional administration ordered Denmark to “immediately” withdraw the hundred or so soldiers who had lately arrived in the country to join France’s European special forces outfit, Takuba. “This deployment occurred without its authorization,” the Malian government said in a statement broadcast on national television and shared on social media. Last […]
Tunisia – Tunisia is witnessing one of the worst climates of political turmoil in recent years. Post Arab Spring, it seemed a democratic flavor had arrived in the country but unfortunately circumstances made it impossible for it to flourish. Adding another setback in the already struggling political sphere, President Kais Saied’s chief of staff, Nadia […]
Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s military is planning to eradicate rebellious forces from the Tigray region of the country. The military wants to enter the Tigray regional capital of Mekelle. A top military official said on Friday that the military wants to end the conflict in the country’s northern region amid diplomatic efforts. Reportedly, Ethiopian Defence Forces […]
Local elections are taking place in Senegal on Sunday, which many consider a litmus test for both President Macky Sall and the opposition. In Senegal’s more than 500 municipalities and 46 divisions, several government ministers are running for mayor. Residents of Dakar discuss their aspirations ahead of the election. For some, Dakar is well kept […]
Sudan – Sudanese people shut down stores and blocked streets with burning tyres and rocks on Tuesday, staging enraged protests against one of the country’s bloodiest days since a coup d’état halted the country’s democratic transition. In Sudan, civilian anti-coup mobilization may be taking a new turn. Responding to a call from the influential civilian […]
Ituri– Local reports stated on Monday that at least 15 people were killed by militia groups in two separate attacks in Ituri, a region under siege in the north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Ngandjole Assani, a local civil society leader, militiamen “burned houses, looted stores, and killed six people, including four women,” […]
Mali has been sanctioned by ECOWAS and the West African Economic and Monetary Union. According to the transitional PM Choguel Maïga, Mali will not take this insult sleeping and will look into lodging a formal complaint against such economic sanctions. According to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), there is no room for […]
Tunisia – On Friday, Tunisian police fired tear gas and water cannons at hundreds of demonstrators who defied a prohibition on public meetings to protest President Kais Saied‘s power grab in July. Hundreds of Saied’s opponents rallied against his July 2021 move as the country marked 11 years since the demise of late tyrant Ben […]
Ethiopia – On Friday, the journalist, blogger, and founder of the Balderas for Genuine Democracy party was released. Eskinder Nega had been held in a maximum-security prison in Addis Ababa for more than a year. Eskinder Nega’s release was reported on the Facebook website of his political party, The Balderas for Genuine Democracy, on Friday. […]
Morocco – Over the years, relations between Morocco and the United States did not stand firm on the said documents. A lot of treaties, agreements have been made between the two but the subtle ignorance that the US showed towards the Moroccan populations has always annoyed the nations. This is because of the expectations that […]