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South Africa’s attempt to be a “stakeholder” in Sahara Conflict described as “strange” & “inappropriate”

The latest attempt by South Africa to gain international prominence by trying to transform itself into a “stakeholder” in the Sahara conflict was described as strange and untimely. This came in comments by the International Committee for Dialogue and Peace on South Africa’s invitation to the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan de […]

Libyan fighters return from the Middle East for homegrown jihad

An aide to the former Libyan Prime Minster Ali Zeidan has revealed that the country could be gearing up for a major long battle between Islamists and the militia headed by Khalifa Haftar. Libyans who were sent by the Islamists to fight in Syria and Iraq are now returning to fight against the men of […]

AfDB report highlights Africa’s economic strength driven by investment surge, bold reforms

A new report from the African Development Bank (AfDB) underscores Africa’s impressive economic recovery, highlighting the continent’s resilience, growth, and the impact of bold reforms. With a projected GDP growth from 3.2% in 2024 to 4.1% in 2025 and 4.4% in 2026, Africa is now the second-fastest-growing regional economy globally, trailing only Asia. This growth […]