Category: Africa
Coverage of Africa’s geopolitics, international relations, and current affairs. From elections and regional conflicts to economic development, trade, and diplomacy, this section explores how African nations shape global politics and respond to international challenges.
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El-Fasher, North Darfur, has been under siege for over a year as fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan’s army escalates, leaving the city increasingly isolated. The capital of North Darfur, defended by the Joint Forces, has seen renewed RSF offensives in recent weeks, with artillery, drones, and ground incursions intensifying. Over 10…
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Mass protests in Morocco have entered a sixth day, with at least three deaths reported and hundreds injured or arrested. – Moroccan government faces pressure The protest group GenZ 212 has demanded the dismissal of the government, citing constitutional provisions allowing the king to appoint and dismiss officials. The group also called for the release…
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Youth-led protests demanding improved education and healthcare continued for a fourth day across Morocco, with clashes reported between demonstrators and security forces. – Moroccan youth protests The movement, organised online by the anonymous group “GenZ 212” via TikTok, Instagram and Discord, spread to cities including Tiznit, Inzegane, Ait Amira, Oujda, Temara and the capital Rabat.…
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President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved Madagascar’s government following mass protests over power and water shortages. The UN Human Rights Office reports at least 22 people killed and more than 100 injured. – Madagascar president dissolves government The demonstrations, driven largely by young people in Antananarivo, reflect deep frustration with deteriorating living conditions and economic hardship.…
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Kenya and Benin have signed a visa-free agreement allowing citizens of both countries to travel without visas for up to 180 days. The deal was formalised by Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Benin’s Foreign Minister Oleshegun Adjadi Bakar on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The accord aims to ease travel…
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President Duma Boko has confirmed that Botswana will launch a citizenship-by-investment programme as part of efforts to diversify the economy beyond diamonds, the country’s largest export. – Botswana announces citizenship by investment plan • The programme aims to attract capital to support housing, tourism, renewable energy, mining, and financial services.• Investment thresholds for citizenship have…
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Authorities in Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital, have imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew after protests over prolonged power outages and water shortages turned violent. – Madagascar enforces curfew • Hundreds of demonstrators blocked roads with rocks and burning tyres; some incidents of looting were reported at shops, banks, and appliance stores. • Stations of the city’s new cable…
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The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a 25-year-old US trade programme, is set to expire next week unless renewed by Congress. The scheme grants duty-free access to US markets for 32 African nations, supporting industries from textiles to automotive. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), warned that ending AGOA would…
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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have jointly announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling it “a tool of neocolonial repression.” In a statement issued on Monday (Sep. 22), the military-led governments said the ICC had failed to deliver justice on war crimes, crimes against humanity, crimes of aggression, and genocide. The move…
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Sahel countries leave ICC: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have jointly announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling it “a tool of neocolonial repression.” In a statement issued on Monday (Sep. 22), the military-led governments said the ICC had failed to deliver justice on war crimes, crimes against humanity, crimes of aggression,…
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