Tag: Africa
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Somalia and Saudi Arabia have signed a defence and military cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral security ties and supporting regional stability. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Riyadh by Somali Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. The agreement covers multiple areas of defence collaboration and…
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Malawi has delayed the rollout of a new Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) following nationwide protests by traders and small business owners concerned about economic pressures and tax compliance costs. Demonstrations across Blantyre, Lilongwe, Zomba and Mzuzu saw thousands submit petitions to the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), leading to a postponement of implementation until April 2026.…
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Nigeria has launched a military operation following one of the deadliest attacks outside its traditional conflict zones, as security concerns intensify across the country. Local officials reported that 162 people were killed on Tuesday (3 February) in the Muslim-majority villages of Woro and Nuku, in Kwara State. Authorities said many victims were targeted for rejecting…
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Ethiopia has for the first time formally acknowledged Eritrean military involvement in the 2020–2022 Tigray war, as tensions between the neighbouring states intensify amid reports of renewed fighting. Addressing parliament, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed accused Eritrean forces of committing mass killings during joint operations against Tigray regional forces. The war is estimated to have caused…
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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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South Africa and Israel have expelled each other’s senior diplomats, marking a further deterioration in relations. Pretoria declared Ariel Seidman, Israel’s chargé d’affaires, persona non grata, citing diplomatic breaches and social media attacks on President Cyril Ramaphosa. Israel responded by expelling Shaun Edward Byneveldt, South Africa’s most senior envoy, giving both diplomats 72 hours to…
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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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