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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Viral claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria are fuelling heated debate, with analysts warning that such rhetoric risks distorting the country’s complex security landscape. The Nigerian government rejects the accusation as “inaccurate and harmful.” Minister of Information Mohammed Idris acknowledged persistent insecurity but denied any state-led targeting of Christians. The country faces threats from…
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The Moroccan government has announced a series of reforms to increase youth involvement in politics and strengthen social services, following recent youth-led protests over inequality and public sector shortcomings. • A draft 2026 finance bill pledges improved education and healthcare, with $13 million allocated and over 27,000 new jobs planned in both sectors. • A…
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Rwanda and Senegal have signed five cooperation agreements aimed at deepening ties across key sectors, following talks between President Paul Kagame and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Kigali. The deals, witnessed during Faye’s three-day state visit, cover:• Visa exemptions for diplomatic, service, and ordinary passport holders.• Collaboration in agriculture, health, and correctional services.• Joint work…
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Côte d’Ivoire’s government has announced a two-month suspension of all public gatherings organised by political parties, citing the need to preserve public order and national security ahead of the 25 October presidential election. The decree, signed by Minister of Interior and Security Vagondo Diomande and Minister of State and Defence Tene Birahima Ouattara, took effect…
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Army Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president, formalising his leadership following a military takeover. The 51-year-old’s inauguration took place at the Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, attended by the US ambassador and other diplomats. He pledged to uphold the constitution, strengthen national unity, and protect human rights. Key developments:• Randrianirina denied…
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Thousands of Tunisians marched through Gabes on Wednesday (Oct. 15), demanding an end to pollution from the Chemical Group of Tunisia (CGT) phosphate complex. The unrest, sparked by health concerns and environmental damage, is putting growing pressure on President Kais Saied’s government amid a worsening economic crisis. Key points:• Demonstrators chanted “We want to live”…
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group have signed an agreement in Doha, establishing a ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism under Qatar’s mediation. The accord follows July’s Declaration of Principles and a recent prisoner exchange framework, marking what the DRC government called “a major step” toward peace.…
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Colonel Michael Randrianirina, from Madagascar’s elite CAPSAT unit, has announced that the armed forces are taking control following the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina, who fled the country amid a military rebellion. Randrianirina said the military will form a joint council of army and gendarmerie officers and appoint a prime minister to quickly establish a…
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Despite new peace initiatives, violence persists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where M23 rebels — reportedly backed by Rwanda — continue to clash with government forces. Peace agreements, including the Washington Agreement (27 June) between the DRC and Rwanda and the Doha Declaration of Principles (19 July) mediated by Qatar, have yet…
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Madagascar president Andry Rajoelina has left the country amid mass protests and military defections. Reports say he flew out of Antananarivo on a French military aircraft after talks involving President Emmanuel Macron; his destination is unconfirmed. Protests led by Gen Z Madagascar over chronic power and water outages escalated after the elite CAPSAT unit sided…
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