The Biden administration’s proposal to slash economic assistance while largely sustaining military aid to Tunisia has drawn concern in Congress. As democratic norms erode in Tunisia, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers wants to ensure
South Sudan struggles to clear mines after decades of war as people start returning home
For the first time since fleeing South Sudan’s civil war eight years ago, Jacob Wani returned home excited to rebuild his life. But when the 45-year-old farmer tried to access his land in Eastern Equatoria
En Libye, nuit de combats entre groupes armés à Tripoli
Deux groupements affiliés au gouvernement d’unité nationale se sont affrontés en plein cœur de la capitale. Des combats ont opposé dans la nuit de dimanche 28 à lundi 29 mai deux groupes armés influents en
At least 17 civilians killed by extremist rebels in eastern Congo
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
8 killed in northern Cameroon by Boko Haram fighters, regional official says
Extremist fighters killed eight people including soldiers in multiple attacks in northern Cameroon on Tuesday, a regional official said. Fighters with Boko Haram killed three customs officers, three soldiers and two civilians in separate attacks
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