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Closed-Door Talks Begin Between Moscow and Kyiv in Geneva
Edited By: Africa Eye A second round of U.S.-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine began Wednesday in Geneva, according to a source within the Russian delegation, as efforts continue to end the four-year war between the two countries. The source, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, said that “closed-door meetings have started,” marking […]
South Africa to Deploy Army to Crime Hotspots Within Ten Days
Edited By: Aya Selene South Africa will deploy army units alongside police forces within the next ten days to combat rising crime driven by drug gangs and illegal mining operations, authorities announced on Tuesday. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia told Parliament that military and police chiefs had finalized a deployment plan set to begin shortly. […]
Vance: Trump Directly Leading U.S. Negotiations with Iran
Edited By: Sekou Kagné U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is personally overseeing negotiations with Iran and has set “red lines” that Iranian negotiators have not yet been willing to acknowledge or address. Speaking to Fox News following a round of talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva, […]
From Nigeria to Europe via Algeria: Inside the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project
Edited By:Adjoa Nanyé In what is described as Africa’s largest energy infrastructure initiative, the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline is set to enter its implementation phase shortly after Ramadan. The project aims to transport between 20 and 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from Nigeria to Europe, passing through Niger and Algeria. The proposed pipeline […]
Military Build-Up Around Tigray Raises Fears of Renewed Conflict in Ethiopia
Edited By: Africa Eye Fresh military deployments in northern Ethiopia have sparked renewed concerns about a possible return to war in the Tigray region, threatening the fragile peace established under the 2022 Pretoria Agreement. Diplomatic and local sources report significant troop mobilizations by both Ethiopia’s federal army and Tigray forces along regional borders. The presence […]
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Strikes Ahead of Geneva Negotiations
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé Russia and Ukraine reported fresh overnight attacks on Tuesday, hours before a new round of negotiations involving Moscow, Kyiv and Washington is set to begin in Geneva. Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed more than 150 Ukrainian drones overnight targeting multiple regions, including areas near the […]
Africa’s Minerals: From Resource Curse to Development Catalyst?
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Africa is emerging as a central player in the global race toward technological transformation and clean energy, thanks to its vast reserves of strategic minerals. However, this wealth has reignited debates over national sovereignty, social equity, and the continent’s continued dependence on exporting raw materials without added value. According to estimates […]
Africa’s Silent Front: How Iran’s Shadow Networks Are Expanding Beyond the Middle East
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Iran’s rivalry with Israel and the West is no longer confined to the Middle East. Increasingly, intelligence disclosures and investigative reporting suggest that parts of this shadow contest are unfolding across African soil. In late 2025, an investigation described how a Ugandan national was allegedly recruited to conduct reconnaissance on […]
Africa’s Strategic Blackouts: When Connectivity Becomes a Tool of Governance
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Over the past decade, Africa has not only expanded its digital infrastructure, it has also refined the practice of suspending it. What began as an exceptional response to acute crises has gradually evolved into a recurrent instrument of governance. By 2024, the continent recorded its highest number of internet shutdowns […]
Africa’s Pangolins Still Targeted by Traffickers Despite Global Ban
Edited By: Esengo Badi Africa’s pangolins continue to face intense poaching pressure to supply traditional medicine markets in Asia, particularly in China and Vietnam, despite an international trade ban aimed at protecting the endangered species. At the end of January, authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo seized more than one ton of pangolin scales—1,054 […]
Iran Launches Military Drills in Strategic Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Geneva Talks
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Iran’s Revolutionary Guard began military exercises on Monday in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to state television, on the eve of a new round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington in Geneva. Iranian television reported that the drills, whose duration has not been specified, are intended to prepare the Guard […]
African Recruits in Russia: A Humanitarian Tragedy and a Cross-Continental Political Crisis
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Recent media investigations have revealed the existence of covert recruitment networks targeting African nationals and sending them to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The issue gained widespread attention after a video circulated online showing Ugandan soldiers singing in a snowy forest while a Russian voice mocked them in the background. […]
Trump Urges Hamas to Disarm Under Gaza Ceasefire Framework
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Hamas to surrender its weapons “fully and immediately” as part of the ongoing ceasefire arrangements in Gaza, according to remarks published on his social media platform. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stressed that it was “of utmost importance” for Hamas […]
China Waives Visa Requirements for UK and Canadian Citizens
Edited By: Aminata Diallo China announced on Sunday that it will exempt citizens of the United Kingdom and Canada from visa requirements for short visits, starting Tuesday, February 17. The measure follows separate visits to Beijing in January by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during which both leaders signaled […]
ISIS Exploits Roblox and Discord to Target Children Online
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Online gaming platforms once seen as safe spaces for children are increasingly being flagged by security experts as potential recruitment grounds for extremist groups, including ISIS. According to recent intelligence and media reports, platforms such as Roblox and Discord have been used by recruiters to target minors through coordinated propaganda efforts. […]