King Mohammed VI in Juba Feb 2017

New Crisis Group report flags seven conflicts driving Africa’s security threats

Africa faces mounting conflict risks in 2026 amid spreading wars, weakened regional institutions and a rapidly shifting global order, the International Crisis Group (ICG) said in a new briefing that urges urgent diplomacy to prevent further deterioration. The report, Seven Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026, warns that the continent is beset by […]

Equality drive: African female entrepreneurs want equal opportunities within AfCFTA

While Africa claims top three spots in Mastercard Index for highest concentration of women business owners in the world, a great majority of females on the continent are still struggling with gender biases in their every-day lives. Women leaders from across Africa attending a recent first International Conference on Women’s Transformational Leadership, in Juba, South […]

Greece passes controversial law to reject asylum claims from Libya amid migration surge

Greece has passed a new law allowing authorities to reject asylum applications from migrants arriving via Libya, designating the North African country as a “safe third country.” The move has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations, who argue that Libya remains unsafe for migrants and asylum seekers. The legislation, approved by the Greek parliament […]