BRICS Expansion Faces Challenges as Egypt and Ethiopia Withhold Support
At the recent BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New York Egypt and Ethiopia refused to sign the communique. Coverage and...
September 27, 2024Section
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Eastern Congo: Civilian Casualties Mount as Rwandan Forces and M23 Rebels Clash
The conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has intensified throughout 2024. Rwandan forces and the M23 rebel...
September 26, 2024
Border Wall Expansion in South Africa Against Mozambique
South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal region is pushing forward with the construction of a concrete wall along the Mozambique border, aiming to...
September 26, 2024
U.S. Aims to Boost Electricity Access Along Angola’s Lobito Corridor
The US government plans to include Angola's Lobito Corridor in its Power Africa initiative. This move aims to enhance energy...
September 25, 2024
Ethiopia Sounds Alarm on Arms Influx to Somalia, Raising Regional Tensions
Ethiopia has voiced serious concerns about recent arms shipments to Somalia, warning of potential regional destabilization. Foreign Minister Taye Astke...
September 25, 2024
M-KOPA Serves 5 Million Customers with Pay-As-You-Go Finance in Africa
In the heart of Africa, a financial revolution is quietly unfolding. M-KOPA, a Nairobi-born fintech company, is bringing digital financial...
September 24, 2024
Tanzania’s Democracy Tested: Opposition Defies Protest Ban Amid Rising Tensions
Political tensions have reached a boiling point in Tanzania. The main opposition party Chadema challenges a government. Analysis from The...
September 23, 2024
Egypt’s Bold Move: Massive Artillery Shipment Reshapes Somalia’s Military Landscape
Egypt has made a significant move in the Horn of Africa. A military cargo ship docked at Mogadishu's port on...
September 23, 2024
Tanzania’s Democracy Tested: US Stands Firm Amid Abduction Controversy
In a tense diplomatic exchange, the United States reaffirmed its commitment to democratic principles in Tanzania.
September 20, 2024