Northern Africa

Kremlin Launches Africa Corps to Expand Influence Across Continent

Russia has moved to strengthen its ties with African nations by launching a new phase of cooperation under the Africa...

June 9, 2025

Somaliland’s Geopolitical Comeback: How a Forgotten State Is Shaping the Horn of Africa

In the volatile Horn of Africa, Somaliland, a self-governing region unrecognized by any UN member state since 1991.

June 5, 2025

Uruguayan Fintech dLocal Targets Africa’s $1.5T Payments Market With $150M AZA Buy

Uruguayan Fintech dLocal Targets Africa’s $1.5T. Expert uruguay fintech analysis and reporting from The Rio Times. Latest uruguay fintech news...

June 4, 2025

Kenya’s Quiet Somaliland Pact Stirs Horn of Africa Sovereignty Dispute

Kenya’s President William Ruto quietly approved the opening of Somaliland’s liaison office in Nairobi on May 30, 2025

June 2, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Break Ground on $4B Red Sea Bridge to Unlock Trade and Pilgrimage Corridors

Egypt and Saudi Arabia have finalized plans for a $4 billion infrastructure project to bridge the Red Sea’s Strait of...

June 2, 2025

Africa: The Global Rush for Resources Intensifies

Claver Gatete, UNECA’s Executive Secretary, declares that global demand for Africa’s cobalt, lithium, graphite

May 31, 2025

Mali-Türkiye Strategic Partnership: A Cornerstone of Ankara’s Global Ambitions

Mali’s deepening alliance with Türkiye represents a critical node in Ankara’s broader strategy to expand influence across

May 29, 2025

Egypt’s Debt Crisis: Over 50% of Budget Goes to Repayments

Official figures from May 26, 2025, reveal Egypt’s debt servicing now consumes over 50% of public spending, severely limiting

May 27, 2025

Africa’s Growing Debt Challenge Prompts Shift to Asian Financing as China Scales Back

Africa's external debt, exceeding $1.1 trillion, creates significant challenges for governments facing high repayment costs and restricted access to...

May 23, 2025