South Africa continues its strong stance and expels top Israeli diplomat
This year began with Israel still facing a significant, multifaceted public diplomacy crisis and struggling to overcome international perception amid its continued genocide against...
Saif al-Islam Gadhafi killed in Libya
Saif al-Islam Gadhafi was the second-eldest son of the late Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gadhafi. His name means, “Sword of Islam” and the Libyan...
West African bloc lifts all sanctions on post-coup nation
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced on Feb. 4 that it has lifted all sanctions against Guinea. The bloc also said it...
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....