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Armed forces encircled Vice President Riek Machar’s home in South Sudan’s capital Wednesday, while authorities detained several high-ranking officials allied with him following an insurgent attack on a northern military installation. The dramatic developments have thrust the fragile nation back to the precipice of widespread conflict. The military standoff comes just weeks after Machar publicly […]
After nearly two months of intense combat, Puntland forces in Somalia claim to have successfully pushed back Islamic State (IS) militants, dealing significant blows to the terror group in the region. However, despite recent victories, experts warn that the IS may attempt to regroup and continue its operations across the Horn of Africa. The offensive, […]
Africa continues to bear the heaviest burden of malaria globally, with the disease slashing GDP growth by approximately 1.3 percentage points annually in the most affected nations. This economic drain, resulting from mounting medical costs, widespread absenteeism, and diminished productivity, compounds the public health crisis across the continent. Besides, climate change threatens to worsen the […]
Morocco is planning to build a major military base in the southernmost tip of the Sahara to counter growing terror threats in the Sahel, according to intelligence reports cited by several media outlets. The military base will carry out surgical airstrikes against jihadists operating the Sahel in coordination with the United States and France and […]
The landlocked Sahel region remains on top of the list of regions most hit by the scourge of terrorism, according to the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) which calls it the “epicenter of global terrorism.” Years of infighting, porous borders and connivance between terror groups and states like Algeria made the Sahel a fertile ground for […]
In a move that intensifies Sudan’s ongoing civil war, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied rebel groups Tuesday (4 February) signed a transitional constitution in Nairobi. The new constitution formalizes the RSF’s control over eight territories and outlines plans for a joint army with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). This action comes […]
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced on Tuesday March 4 a critical funding gap of $412 million for 2025 to address the urgent humanitarian needs in South Sudan. The WFP stressed the importance of securing funds for essential food and nutrition aid, prepositioning supplies before the onset of the rainy season in […]
Three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, African economies continue to grapple with the long-term effects of the conflict, with many nations still feeling the sting of rising inflation, disrupted supply chains, and escalating debt risks. A new report from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) highlights that while some regions, such as East Africa, have […]
Morocco has taken over the vice-presidency of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) for the North African region for the 2025-2027 term. This came during the 6th extraordinary session of the Executive Committee of the AMCOW Board of Directors, held on Monday. Speaking at the session via videoconference, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water […]
General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a military coup in 2023 that ended over five decades of Bongo family rule, has announced he will run in Gabon’s presidential election due on 12 April. Despite initially promising to return power to civilians, Nguema stated that his decision was prompted by public demand for his leadership. In […]