Blinken Playing Catch Up with China and Russia in Africa
Anthony J. Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, visited Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Angola from Jan. 21-26 to strengthen the relationship between the…
Spiritual healers as therapists? Inside South Africa’s mental health crisis | Mental Health
Mindset travels to South Africa to see how traditional healers are providing desperately needed mental health solutions. Across Africa, healers have been part of the…
Thirty people killed in latest herder violence in Nigeria’s Plateau State | Conflict News
Intercommunal violence is common in the state due to tensions over land between nomadic herders and indigenous farmers. At least 30 people have been killed…
Blinken looks to bolster West African security partnerships after setbacks | Armed Groups
Lagos, Nigeria – This week during his visit to the Ivorian capital Abidjan, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken pledged $45m to boost coastal West…
Three Years After AfCFTA Ratification: Should Africans Still Rely On It?
The concept of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) was formed during the 18th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Head of the States…
Suspect arrested over South Africa building fire that killed 77 | Crime News
A 29-year-old man told an inquiry of his involvement in starting the fire on August 31, 2023. South African police have arrested a man suspected…
More than 70 dead in artisanal mine collapse in Mali | Mining News
Despite the dangers, small-scale unregulated mines continue to flourish and attract thousands of gold miners. More than 70 people have died in southwest Mali after…
The world’s first IVF rhino pregnancy could save a species | Environment
NewsFeedScientists say the world’s first successful IVF rhino pregnancy could pave the way to saving the critically endangered northern white rhino from extinction.Published On 24…
Blinken hails Ivory Coast fight against armed groups on West Africa tour | News
The US diplomat is on a four-nation tour after months of being occupied by the Middle East crisis. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on…
World Bank and IMF Working Towards Africa’s Sustainable Growth
Recent maneuvers have shown the International Monetary Bank (IMF) and the World Bank are taking fully-fledged advantage of the new economic architecture and the current…
‘Don’t do it’: Somali president warns Ethiopia over Somaliland port deal | News
In an exclusive interview, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Somalia will not yield to ‘pressure’ on the breakaway region. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has warned…
‘Conflict tinder’: Gambian traffickers continue timber trade despite ban | Environment
Banjul, The Gambia — On a warm May day at a restaurant on the outskirts of Banjul, Lamin (last name withheld) outlined his plan to…
Israel, Gaza, Germany and the genocide in Namibia
Germany joins Israel to deny the war in Gaza constitutes genocide against the Palestinians, but Namibia disagrees. Source link
US’s Blinken begins four-nation Africa tour amid Sahel worries | Politics News
Biden’s tour of West Africa begins as another top US official is on a similar tour within the region. United States Secretary of State Antony…
UNDP And African Leaders Launch Timbuktoo Initiative to Unleash Africa’s Startup Revolution
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched today the bold and ambitious “timbuktoo” initiative together with African countries. In a special session of the World…
Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal: A Slap in a Face for Somalia
“We will insist on a diplomatic agreement and I think Ethiopia will come back and see where they went wrong, but we are also ready…
African nations want to tell a different story in Davos
From South Africa to Rwanda to Nigeria, African countries put on a show of force at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland,…
Paul Lynch: Is Prophet Song a mirror of modern-day fascism? | Arts and Culture
The Booker Prize-winning author dissects his tale of global conflicts and tyranny. In a world where literature often mirrors the pulsating heart of society, Paul…
Egypt’s el-Sisi says Cairo will not allow any threat to Somalia | Conflict News
El-Sisi’s comments come amid dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia over the latter’s deal with Somaliland. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has said Cairo stands shoulder…
How relevant is the Non-Aligned Movement? | Politics
As the organisation meets in Uganda, how big a role can its 120 member countries play on the global stage? The Non-Aligned Movement was established…