At least 17 people were killed by extremist rebels in eastern Congo’s North Kivu province, local authorities said. Civilians were killed by fighters with the Allied Democratic Forces — believed to be linked with the
After Shekau: Confronting Jihadists in Nigeria’s North East
An ISIS franchise is tightening its hold on parts of north-eastern Nigeria near Lake Chad. Abuja should enhance its containment strategy, helping rival militants surrender, protecting internally displaced persons and working with neighbouring countries to
In Gold We Trust: Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Digital Currency
In response to economic instability and ongoing currency depreciation, Zimbabwe has recently launched a gold-backed digital currency. This innovative approach uses blockchain technology to issue tokens linked to the value of physical gold. The aim
Russia-Africa Diplomacy: Training Of Human Resource Key Towards Overcoming Challenges And Ensuring Success – OpEd
The rapidly changing global situation as geopolitical tension and Covid 19 pandemic and with much emphasis shifting towards the continental south, Russia has initiated processes to restructure its educational programmes. The move is part of
Fighting among Boko Haram Splinters Rages On
hat is happening? Rival jihadist groups are fighting for control of swathes of north-eastern Nigeria, centred in Borno state on the borders with Cameroon, Chad and Niger, a topographically diverse region encompassing grasslands, forests, mountains
Africa seeks a win-win outcome from European Union partnership
Sustained communication, transparency and mutual understanding are key to a successful partnership, says ambassador. Ugandan Ambassador to the African Union (AU), Rebecca Amuge Otengo, shares with PSC Report her hopes for the early-May Europe-Africa meeting
Spotlight: ISS links security and development to Africa’s climate risks
ISS is delivering evidence-informed climate action to help Africa withstand the complexities and risks of climate change. The ISS is guiding climate change to the top of Africa’s security and development agenda, informing the continent’s
Warring Sudanese sides violated short-term ceasefire: Saudi, US statement
Saudi Arabia and the US said both warring Sudanese sides violated the short-term ceasefire, according to a joint statement Sunday released evening. The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to and
Côte d’Ivoire/ Élection présidentielle 2025 : Bédié, Ouattara, Gbagbo : stop ou encore ?
Les élections présidentielles sont toujours émaillées de violences depuis 2010 en Côte d’Ivoire. « Responsables » directs ou indirects de cet état de fait, Alassane Ouattara, Konan Bédié et Laurent Gbagbo, devraient-ils s’abstenir de l’échéance
RDC : les rebelles du M23 se retirent de certaines de leurs positions
Peut-être le bout du tunnel pour nos compatriotes de la province du Nord-Kivu en guerre. Non seulement la ligne de front est calme ces dernières semaines, mais aussi le mouvement rebelle M23 a commencé à