Africa’s Arms Race: Military Spending Surges as Peace Efforts Falter
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reports African military spending reached $52.1 billion in 2024
June 20, 2025Section
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Africa’s Richest Man Bets Big on Local Farming
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is now investing billions of dollars into farming and food production across Nigeria
June 16, 2025
Trump Administration Considers Major Expansion of U.S. Travel Ban, Mostly to African Nations
The Trump administration has signaled a major escalation in U.S. immigration controls, with plans to expand its travel ban.
June 15, 2025
Vietnam Joins BRICS as Group Wrestles with Internal Divides
Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed in June 2025 that Vietnam has joined BRICS as a partner country, marking another...
June 14, 2025
Flour, Fertilizer, and Ambition: Invictus Challenges Giants in Africa’s Food Market
Official company filings and recent acquisitions reveal Invictus Investment, a Dubai-based agro-food firm with Sudanese roots
June 11, 2025
Trump Administration Overhauls National Security Council, Merging Africa and Middle East Offices
President Donald Trump’s administration is restructuring the National Security Council (NSC), with reports indicating that the Africa
June 9, 2025
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