North Africa morphing into a permanent host destination rather than a transit country on the way to Europe for hundreds of thousands of Sub-Saharan Africans is no news. What is new, however, is a rising
In State Visit, Eritrea and China Signal Deeper Partnership
When Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki arrived in China for a four-day state visit, he was greeted with fanfare that included a red carpet, a guard of honor military procession and a 21-gun salute. Analysts say
DRC’s Tshisekedi set for China visit, minerals trade deal in the offing
The President of minerals-rich Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, will visit China from May 24 to 29 and is expected to meet President Xi Jinping to review and sign several key trade deals. A
Nigeria opens Africa’s biggest oil refinery as it tries to boost struggling sector
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday opened Africa’s biggest oil refinery, with hopes it would help the energy-rich country achieve self-sufficiency and become a net exporter of refined petroleum products. The $19 billion facility built
China’s Policing Models Make Inroads in Africa
China’s expanded police engagements in Africa could have potentially far-reaching consequences for African security governance. Ugandan Special Forces and over 30 Chinese commandos conducted a joint operation in January 2022, leading to the capture and
Manifestation à Tunis contre l’audition de journalistes par la police
Des dizaines de journalistes se sont rassemblés lundi à Tunis pour manifester contre l’audition par la police de deux journalistes d’une radio privée pour avoir évoqué dans leur émission des défaillances dans le recrutement au
Mali: dernière étape du procès à la CPI de l’ex-chef de la police islamiste de Tombouctou
Abdoulaziz al-Hassan est accusé de crimes contre l’humanité et de crimes de guerre par la Cour pénale internationale (CPI). En procès, depuis trois ans, il doit répondre de torture, persécution, mariages forcés, viols et esclavage
Guinée : face aux restrictions, la presse annonce boycotter la junte
Les associations de presse guinéennes ont annoncé lundi boycotter toutes les activités des autorités dominées par les militaires tant que la junte ne lèvera pas les restrictions imposées à la diffusion de l’information, comme la
Mauritania’s ruling party wins local and legislative polls ahead of presidential contest
The ruling party in Mauritania scored a comfortable victory in last week’s legislative and local elections, according to official results on Sunday, a litmus test for the veteran head of state ahead of next year’s
Rebel or bandit? His life illuminates Ethiopia’s hidden insurgency.
Nothing illustrates the violence and intrigue that has engulfed southern Ethiopia like the life of Fekade Abdisa. A rebel and former prisoner, Fekade has also been called a bandit chief and double agent. Residents say