An attack blamed on Islamic State-linked rebels has left dozens of people dead in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Beni region, local authorities said on Thursday. Colonel Alain Kiwewa Mitela, a local official in Lubero
Niger’s highest court lifts immunity of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum
Niger’s highest court lifted the immunity of the country’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, nearly a year after he was overthrown by mutinous soldiers, his lawyer said Friday, opening the door for the military junta
The Horn Of Africa States: The Troubled Western Rim Of The Indian Ocean And Red Sea – OpEd
The Horn of Africa States region lies on the western rim of the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. Both seas were always a center of commerce for thousands of years and even handled spiritual and
First C-17 Withdrawal Flight Departs from Niger
By 406th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs , United States Africa Command RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany Jun 13, 2024 The withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Niger progressed from initial preparations to redeployment with
As China scrambles for Zimbabwe’s lithium, small miners are left behind
Small-scale miners are finding ways to navigate decreased demand and lower prices of the raw material they supply. On a winter’s morning in Shamva, in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland Central province, Brenda, a single mother of three,
Evidence of Iran and UAE drones used in Sudan war
Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been accused of violating a UN arms embargo by supplying drones to the warring sides in the 14-month conflict that has devastated Sudan. We look at the
The Horn Of Africa States: A Geostrategic Geopolitical Minefield – OpEd
The region has always been a bridge connecting Africa, Asia and Europe from ancient times to this day. Despite its apparent poverty, it still plays a pivotal role in world affairs and major and regional
What’s Holding Up The Speculative Russian-Eritrean Naval Base Talks?
The Russian Ambassador appeared to tacitly confirm that such talks are underway during his latest interview with TASS but suggested that Eritrea wants more than just rent in exchange for a base. Russian Ambassador to
Africa At Epicentre Of Global Armed Conflict Surge, PRIO Report Reveals
With over 330,000 battle-related deaths in three years, Africa is the region most affected by state-based conflicts, with 28 recorded in 2023, nearly doubling from 15 in 2013, according to a new report by the
Can Egyptians forgive the regime for inaction in Rafah?
Analysis: Growing public anger over Israel’s war in Gaza and threats to Egypt’s border are heaping pressure on President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. In Egypt, everyone from talk show hosts to waiters in coffee shops are