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One Year Into His Term, Trump Masters the Politics of the “Anger Economy”
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Nearly one year after Donald Trump returned to the White House, the United States has experienced a surge of decisions and actions that break with long-standing political conventions and challenge constitutional checks and balances. Critics argue that Trump’s “America First” slogan has increasingly shifted toward a more personalized exercise of […]
South Africa to Probe Iran’s Role in BRICS Naval Drills
Edited By: Tendai Zola South Africa has opened an investigation into reports that Iran took part in recent BRICS-linked naval exercises, amid claims that its participation may have gone against instructions from President Cyril Ramaphosa, the defence ministry announced on Friday. The inquiry follows sharp criticism from the United States over the drills held […]
Russia Signals Willingness to Restore Diplomatic Relations with Europe
Edited By: Aya Selene Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow is prepared to restore diplomatic relations with European countries, expressing hope for a return to constructive dialogue based on mutual respect and security considerations. Speaking during a ceremony at the Kremlin for the presentation of credentials by newly appointed ambassadors, Putin […]
Regional Talks in Togo Seek a Lasting Solution to the Congo Crisis
Edited By: Sekou Kagné A new regional meeting focused on the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is being held today and tomorrow in the Togolese capital, Lomé. The talks come just weeks after a peace agreement was signed between Rwanda and the DRC in Washington in November, under the sponsorship of […]
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado presents Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump
Edited By: Aya Selene Despite being sidelined from Washington’s current strategy on Venezuela, opposition leader María Corina Machado announced on Thursday that she had presented the Nobel Peace Prize medal she received to U.S. President Donald Trump, a gesture the American leader described as “wonderful.” Machado handed over the gold medal during a meeting at […]
Turkish Airlines flight makes precautionary landing in Barcelona after security alert
Edited By: Tendai A Turkish Airlines aircraft made a precautionary landing in Barcelona on Thursday following a reported security threat on board, Spanish authorities said. According to Aena, Spain’s airport operator, the incident prompted the intervention of the Guardia Civil, while airport operations continued without disruption. Aena confirmed that Barcelona’s airport remained fully operational throughout […]
Russia Claims Kyiv’s Options for Negotiated Settlement Are Shrinking
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukraine’s options for reaching a negotiated settlement with Russia are increasingly limited, following weeks of unsuccessful talks initiated by Washington in late 2025. Speaking at a press briefing, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the situation was worsening for Kyiv and that the window for making […]
UN Warns Food Aid in Sudan Could Run Out by March Due to Funding Shortfall
Edited By: Africa Eye (With AFP) The United Nations warned on Thursday that food aid stocks in war-torn Sudan could be exhausted by the end of March unless urgent additional funding is secured, placing millions of people at risk of hunger and famine. The United Nations said the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as […]
Africa’s Growing Importance in Global Arbitration Geography
Edited by: Anwar El Mourjani Across the global legal landscape, a quiet relocation is underway. International arbitration, once concentrated in a small group of traditional centres, is increasingly finding a home in African cities. Corporations, investors and even states are looking for venues perceived as neutral, efficient and insulated from the political pressures affecting […]
Africa’s Quiet Shift Toward Strategic Grain Stockpiling
Edited by: Anwar El Mourjani. Across parts of Africa, a low profile policy reversal is taking shape as governments quietly rebuild national grain reserves after years of relying on open markets and imports. The move is driven by recent shocks that exposed how fragile food supply chains have become. Droughts, floods, currency volatility and […]
Morocco defeat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON 2025 final
Edited By: Aya Selene Morocco secured their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Nigeria in a tense semi-final decided by penalties on Wednesday night in Rabat. Despite dominating large stretches of the match, the host nation failed to break down a resilient Nigerian defense during regular time and […]
UK Temporarily Closes Its Embassy in Tehran
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The British government announced on Wednesday the temporary closure of its embassy in Tehran, citing operational adjustments amid the current situation in Iran. A government spokesperson said that the UK embassy in the Iranian capital has been “temporarily closed” and that diplomatic and consular activities will continue remotely. The spokesperson added […]
From Insults to Text Messages: The Unexpected Trump–Mamdani Relationship
Edited By: Tendai Zola Western media outlets have reported an unexpectedly close relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and New York City’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, despite their sharply contrasting political views. According to several American media reports, Trump and Mamdani exchange text messages several times a week. This ongoing communication comes even as […]
Somalia Cuts All Agreements With the UAE Over Sovereignty Dispute
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced the cancellation of all agreements between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates, accusing the Gulf state of failing to respect Somalia’s sovereignty and treating the country as a fragmented entity rather than a unified and independent state. In a statement broadcast on national […]
Security Crisis Deepens in South Africa Amid Rising Crime Rates
Edited By: Aya Selene South Africa has topped the list of the 10 African countries with the highest recorded crime rates at the beginning of this year, according to a report by The African Exponent, a platform specializing in continental rankings. The report highlights persistent security challenges in the country, despite it being Africa’s […]