Sudan Army Claims Complete Control of Capital After Two-Year War
Sudan's military announced Tuesday it expelled rival paramilitaries from Khartoum state. The declaration marks the army's biggest victory since civil...
May 22, 2025Section
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Beyond the Headlines: The New Economic Powerhouses of Africa
In 2025, Africa is redefining its destiny. According to the African Development Bank, the continent’s real GDP is expected to...
May 21, 2025
Brazil Extends Agricultural Expertise to Africa in Fight Against Hunger
Brazil has offered to share its agricultural technology and management models with African countries to combat hunger. Analysis from The...
May 21, 2025
Massive U.S.-Led Military Drill Unfolds Across Africa, Testing Global Security Alliances
The 21st African Lion exercise launched May 12 in Morocco marking the largest U.S.-led military drill on the continent. Analysis...
May 14, 2025
Uncertainty Shakes Central Banks and Multilateral Institutions as Global Economic Order Upended
President Trump’s decision to end the United States’ role as the world’s open market has upended the global economic order....
April 18, 2025
Ethiopia’s Border Buildup Stirs Red Sea Rivalry
Ethiopia deploys troops near Eritrea’s border in March 2025, escalating fears of conflict over Red Sea access, prompting this closer...
March 25, 2025
Brazil Strengthens Agricultural Ties with Africa Through Expert Exchange Program
Brazilian agricultural research company Embrapa the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) and the Inter-American Institute. Analysis from The Rio Times.
March 20, 2025
Africa Daily Brief: Comprehensive News Roundup for March 17, 2025
Today's Africa Daily Brief provides a comprehensive analysis of major developments across the African continent on March 17, 2025. This...
March 17, 2025
Trump Expels South African Ambassador Over White Farmers’ Land Seizure Crisis
This weekend’s expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador reflects a boiling point in U.S.-South Africa tensions, spotlighting Trump’s focus on white...
March 17, 2025