These days, Ethiopians and friends at home and abroad are actively engaging in various demonstrations to denounce westerner’s interference in country’s internal affairs. The demonstrators alarmed some western countries mainly the US to refrain from
Libya: Gaddafi’s Bid for President Questions the ICC’s Influence
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s ambitions in Libya may not materialise, but his move shows the international court’s limits. It’s almost 10 years to the day since the streets of Tripoli rang out to a rally of
Sudan: Tough Options for Hamdok As Civilians Protest New Agreement
The transition of Sudan to civilian rule following the ouster of Omar al-Bashir in April 2019 is now threatened by emerging differences within the civilian wing that had led the revolution. Reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla
Ethiopia: Military Action Fast Outpacing Diplomacy As PM Abiy Joins the Frontline
Western countries and UN missions have urged their nationals to urgently leave Addis as conflict rages. Is this it for Ethiopia? An ominous cloud of uncertainty hangs over Ethiopia as the government of Prime Minister
Africa: China Loan Binge Starts to Bite – the U.S, EU Hope to Gain From Fallout
China’s ambitious Silk Road project, from which African states have gained immensely by obtaining commercial loans for infrastructure development, has returned to haunt some of the beneficiaries who are now facing debt distress, exacerbated by
Africa: China’s White Paper On Africa Takes On the West
The Chinese government is promising to break new ground in ties with Africa, ahead of a crucial summit between the continent and the Asian country that kicks off this Sunday. In a White Paper published
Africa: Germany’s New Africa Policy Holds Few Surprises
Migration, development, and security are the focus of the incoming German government’s Africa policy. But the private sector feels snubbed by the government’s new coalition deal. The word “Africa” only appears four times in the
Suicide Bomber Targeting Security Convoy Kills 8 In Mogadishu
At least eight people were killed and 17 were wounded Thursday in a suicide car bombing targeting a security convoy near a school in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. “A deafening, huge blast sent plumes of smoke
Libyan Military Prosecutor Calls For Arrest Of Khalifa Haftar
Originally it was thus: Strongman Khalifa Haftar wanted to run for the Libyan presidency in the polls set for December 24 under UN auspices. He was among the many who registered for the elections that
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