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, 2025Section
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Saudi Arabia and Egypt Break Ground on $4B Red Sea Bridge to Unlock Trade and Pilgrimage Corridors
A $4B, 32-km crossing linking Saudi Arabia to Sharm El-Sheikh will streamline trade and pilgrimage routes. Here's what investors need...
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
Djibouti’s Leader Slams UAE’s $110B African Push as Cover for Military Ambitions
Djibouti's veteran leader delivered a scathing assessment of UAE policies during an exclusive interview published Friday.
May 23, 2025
Uncovering Ethiopia’s Sacred Texts: A New Lens on Christian Faith
A remarkable manuscript Ethiopia’s Ge’ez Bible reshapes Christianity’s narrative captivating scholars with its depth. Analysis from The Rio Times.
May 23, 2025
U.S. Sanctions Sudan Over Chemical Weapons Use in Civil War
The US State Department announced Thursday that America will impose sanctions on Sudan after determining the government. Analysis from The...
May 23, 2025