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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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in the western Libyan city of Zintan, according to his political team and associates. Abdullah Othman, his political adviser, and lawyer Khaled el-Zaydi confirmed the 53-year-old’s death, stating he was assassinated by four masked attackers who entered his residence. Saif al-Islam had…
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Tunisia has extended its nationwide state of emergency until the end of 2026, according to a new presidential decree. The extension was announced by President Kais Saied and published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic (JORT). The decree states that the emergency measures will apply from 31 January to 31 December 2026. Under…
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Burkina Faso’s military-led authorities have issued a decree dissolving all political parties, extending restrictions imposed since successive coups in the Sahel state. The decision was approved by the council of ministers as the government tightens controls amid a protracted fight against insurgent groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL. Emile Zerbo, Interior Minister, said the move…
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The United States has begun work on a major expansion of the Manda Bay military base in Kenya’s Lamu County, underscoring deepening security cooperation between Washington and Nairobi. The groundbreaking ceremony was led by US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, alongside US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander General Dagvin Anderson, during Landau’s official visit to…
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Niger’s military-led government has accused France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of backing an attack on a military base near Niamey’s international airport, while praising support from its “Russian partners”. Speaking on state television, General Abdourahamane Tiani, who led Niger’s July 2023 coup, blamed Emmanuel Macron, Patrice Talon, and Alassane Ouattara. No evidence was provided. The…
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Burkina Faso has formally acceded to the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (VCLND), signalling progress in its plans to develop a civilian nuclear energy programme in partnership with Russia. The ratification was unanimously approved by Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly, aligning the country’s legal framework with international nuclear liability standards as it…
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Independent UN experts have warned that escalating violence in South Sudan is increasing the risk of mass atrocities against civilians, as fighting intensifies and rhetoric hardens. The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said it was “gravely alarmed” by clashes in Jonglei State, where witnesses report civilians fleeing into surrounding swamps. Key developments…
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Libya has signed a strategic partnership with international investors to expand and develop the Misurata Free Zone (MFZ), aiming to attract an estimated $2.7bn in foreign direct investment, Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said on Sunday (18 January). The agreement is designed to strengthen MFZ’s role as a logistics hub linking Africa, Europe and the Middle…
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Mali’s military-led government has announced fuel rationing to address severe shortages caused by militant attacks on supply routes in border regions. The measures, announced on Thursday (22 January) ahead of Ramadan, aim to reduce queues at petrol stations and ensure more equitable distribution nationwide. Key developments • Al-Qaida-linked militants have burned more than 100 fuel…
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The International Monetary Fund has approved the immediate disbursement of around $261 million to Ethiopia, following an agreement in principle with private bondholders to restructure sovereign debt. The payment lifts total IMF support to approximately $2.2 billion under a $3.4 billion programme agreed in July 2024. Key developments • The IMF cited progress in foreign…
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