Category: Blogs

Assad regime’s collapse threatens Russia’s ambitions in north, sub-Saharan Africa

December 9, 2024

The fall of Syrian long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime could lead to Russia losing its military bases located in the country and, if this happens, ... Read More

Africa Visa Openness Index 2024: mixed progress with many challenges lying ahead

December 7, 2024

The number of African countries offering e-visas has risen from 9 in 2016 to 26 in 2024, the latest addition of the Africa Visa Openness ... Read More

Biden showcases US-funded Angolan rail hub, pledges $600M for another multi-country railway project

December 5, 2024

US president Joe Biden, on his visit to Angola to promote the $550 million US-backed Lobito Corridor railway project, has pledged another $600 million for ... Read More

African joint cybercrime operation by Interpol and Afripol nets 1,006 suspects

November 29, 2024

Some 1,005 suspected cybercriminals were arrested and malicious infrastructures and networks were dismantled across 19 African countries from early September to late October thanks to ... Read More

G7’s final Biden-era meeting pushes for lasting Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

November 26, 2024

Brokering a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon was high on the agenda of a Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers' meeting in the Italian city ... Read More

COP29: Africa outraged by ‘insufficient’ $300bn climate change deal

November 24, 2024

African and other developing nations have rejected as "insufficient" a $300 billion deal on climate finance that was agreed by negotiators at the United Nations's ... Read More

Senegal: Parliament shifts power balance as reform agenda gains momentum

November 23, 2024

Senegal's ruling PASTEF party has achieved a decisive parliamentary victory, securing 130 of 165 seats according to provisional election results. This overwhelming majority empowers newly ... Read More

Libya elected chair of International Olive Council

November 23, 2024

Libya has been elected to chair the International Olive Council (IOC), formerly the International Olive Oil Council, for a one-year term. The election took place ... Read More

Egyptian MP calls for TikTok ban over ethics and security concerns

November 23, 2024

Egyptian MP Essam Diab has urged Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Communications Minister Amr Talaat to ban TikTok, accusing the platform of undermining societal and ... Read More

Kenya backtracks on airport procurement deal with India’s Adani

November 23, 2024

Kenya has backpedaled on a $2 billion deal under which it was expected to hand over Nairobi’s airport to India’s Adani Group. The deal was ... Read More