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EU aid package to bolster Ghana’s security forces part of bid to help stabilize Sahel

The European Union has provided a 50 million-euro military aid package to Ghana to bolster its security forces amid a surge in violent extremist activities by armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. The donation, made during a handover ceremony in Accra on Wednesday (26 February), includes advanced communication systems, riverine assets, and […]

Lacking Vision, Algeria Deepens its Economic Isolation in Africa

As it continues its sealed border policy with neighbors, combined with import restrictions, Algeria deepens its isolation in a dynamic African continent, further undermining prospects of economic diversification away from oil and gas. In a two-speed Africa where countries post two-digit growth rate, Algeria lags behind due to the short-sightedness of its leaders who failed […]

Sudan: ICC Sounds Alarm Over Alleged Atrocities in Al Fasher

The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor on Monday expressed grave concern over alleged mass killings, sexual violence and other abuses in Sudan’s Al Fasher, warning that such acts may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute. The statement follows the Rapid Support Forces’ seizure of the city on 26 October, following 18 […]