Sudan’s brutal civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has entered its third year, as the involvement of rebel groups and persistent violence continue to destabilize the region, exacerbating what the United Nations calls the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. In a recent escalation of violence, Sudan’s paramilitary […]
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The European Union is going to invest over 4.7 billion euros in South Africa. Of that, 4 billion euros is intended to finance the transition to clean energy. The other 700 million euros will go to stimulate the production of vaccinations. This is what European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced in Cape
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The South African government is reportedly considering ways to allow Elon Musk’s companies to invest in the country without fully complying with Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) regulations, according to sources cited by Semafor. Under current rules, at least 30% of any South African operations of Musk-owned businesses, such as Tesla or SpaceX, would need to
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As France scales back its military presence in West and Central Africa, it remains to be seen how this shift will impact its strategic role in the region. Despite the broader withdrawal, the French government has confirmed it will keep 80 troops in Ivory Coast for training purposes. France has historically maintained a close military
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West Africa has become the world’s terrorism hotspot, creating a rift among European governments on how to respond. While some nations facing increased migration flows advocate for maintaining communication with the region’s military juntas, others are reconsidering their strategy in light of the escalating conflict. In the heart of the Sahel, jihadis launched a bold
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In a wave of discontent reminiscent of recent youth protests in Kenya, thousands of young Nigerians took to the streets last Thursday to voice their frustrations over corruption, food shortages, and rising inflation. The demonstrations, which gained momentum on social media under the hashtag #EndBadGovernance, were initially planned to span ten days. However, the situation
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According to reports, Ukraine’s intelligence agency, GUR, claims to have dealt a blow to Russian interests in Africa by assisting Tuareg rebels in Mali. According to GUR spokesman Andri Yusov, Ukrainian intelligence provided the rebels with crucial information to successfully ambush a convoy of Russian ‘Africa Corps’ fighters, including members of the Wagner Group. Ambush
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Mali is set to build its first nuclear reactor with Russia’s assistance, reflecting a new era of energy cooperation between the two countries. This collaboration comes as Western influence in the Sahel diminishes, providing Russia an opportunity to strengthen its regional presence. Recent agreements, finalized during a visit by Rosatom’s delegation to Mali, include constructing
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The prospect of the external carbon tariff or “carbon border adjustment mechanism.” (CBAM) which the European Union will be introducing in October is causing ever more debate. The measure is designed to prevent polluting companies from relocating to countries with less stringent environmental regulations, but opponents point at the disproportionate cost to emerging economies. Le
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According to a new report, Niger and China have entered a new oil partnership worth $400 million that will allow Niamey to bolster security measures to face the growing Islamic threats. At the same time, Beijing deepens its regional influence amid shifting balances in global energy geopolitics Italian researcher Francesco Sassi specifies that “Senegal’s new
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