Africa must unify in pursuit of a common vision to face geopolitical headwinds from U.S.
Africa, the world’s richest continent in terms of strategic value and mineral and natural resources, has frequently been relegated to the back burner of...
Another African nation pushes to join BRICS
Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to secure BRICS membership as part of a strategy to broaden its international partnerships and strengthen its economic position, local...
Is the United Arab Emirates becoming a sub-imperial power in Africa?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is possibly emerging as a sub-imperial power in Africa. The tiny oil-rich Gulf State is situated on the southern...
Assassination plot against President Ibrahim Traoré foiled in Burkina Faso
A plot to kill Burkina Faso’s president, Ibrahim Traoré, and disable a drone base, ahead of a planned foreign military intervention, was thwarted by...
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland threatens China’s national security and undermines stability
Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland will be one of the top agenda items at the China—Arab States Summit, later this year. This is the...
Ethiopia begins building Africa’s largest airport
Ethiopia has begun construction of an international airport, expected to open by 2030 and become Africa’s largest. Ethiopia’s state-owned carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, officially commenced construction...
Concerns arise that Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is part of plan for Palestinian displacement
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar recently announced that Israel signed an agreement recognizing the breakaway state of Somaliland in Africa as a sovereign nation....
African nation moves capital inland
Equatorial Guinea has officially moved its capital from Malabo on the island of Bioko to Ciudad de la Paz on the mainland, the government’s...
Africa poised to be the world’s fastest-growing region as the scramble for its valuable resources continues
The year 2026 will mark a continuing growing rivalry between foreign powers for Africa’s geo-strategic importance and critical mineral reserves, including cobalt, lithium and...
Algerian parliament declares French colonial rule a crime
Algeria’s parliament has passed a landmark law declaring France’s 132 years of colonial rule in the North African nation a crime against...