Author: Widad Widad wahbi
South Africa’s Trade Surplus Shrinks as Imports Outpace Export Growth
Edited By: Tendai Zola South Africa’s trade surplus narrowed in October 2025 to 15.6 billion rand (approximately $820 million), down from a revised 22.3 billion rand ($1.17 billion) in September, according to newly released official data. Imports rose by 7.2% month-on-month to 176.6 billion rand ($9.27 billion), driven by a sharp increase in mineral products […]
The Geopolitics of Digital Pathways: How Routing Rights Are Becoming Africa’s New Strategic Frontier
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Across Africa, foreign cloud providers are quietly negotiating agreements that look less like commercial contracts and more like political guarantees. These firms seek assurances over undersea cable access, data routing corridors and the placement of large server clusters in cities that already struggle with energy, regulation and limited digital oversight. […]
Liberia’s Hipco Beat: From ‘Pepper Coast’ Origins to a Rebel Soundtrack
Edited By: Africa Eye Hipco – often shortened to “Co” – is a distinctly Liberian music style rooted in hip-hop culture and driven by sharp social and political commentary. Built around Liberian English slang and local dialects, it has become one of the country’s most recognizable cultural signatures. The Guardian once described it as a […]
Uranium Convoy Leaves Arlit Mine as Russia Eyes Niger’s Strategic Stockpile
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé At dawn on Thursday, November 27, a convoy of around twenty trucks loaded with yellowcake uranium left the Arlit mine in northern Niger. The vehicles, carrying part of a strategic stockpile, traveled toward Agadez under heavy military escort. The shipment is drawn from an estimated 1,400-ton reserve valued at roughly €250 […]
Peru Declares State of Emergency on Chile Border Ahead of Possible Migrant Surge
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Peru has declared a state of emergency along its border with Chile and will deploy military forces to reinforce controls, amid concerns over a potential influx of migrants fearing the possible election of a far-right president in Chile. The measure, announced Friday night, applies to the Tacna region in southern […]
Black Sea: Tanker Hit Twice by Naval Drones Off Turkish Coast
Edited By: Africa Eye ( With AFP) A tanker sailing off Turkey’s Black Sea coast was struck on Saturday morning by a naval drone, the Turkish Ministry of Transport announced. The vessel, named Virat, had already been targeted the previous evening in a similar incident. According to the ministry’s statement, the ship was attacked by […]
Russia Signals Possible Full Ban on WhatsApp Over Security Complaints
Edited By: Africa Eye Russia announced on Friday that it is considering a full ban on the popular messaging service WhatsApp, accusing the platform of failing to curb criminal activity at a time when Moscow is encouraging citizens to switch to state-backed digital services. Meta, the U.S. tech giant that owns WhatsApp, responded by saying […]
Nigeria: Massive Crowd Gathers in Bauchi for Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi’s Burial
Edited By: Tendai Zola Large crowds gathered in Bauchi on Friday to attend the burial of the renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, who passed away on Thursday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital. To allow residents to participate, the Bauchi State Government declared Friday a work-free day. According to the News Agency […]
Somalia’s Hospitals Struggle as USAID Funding Freeze Deepens Health Crisis
Edited By: Esengo Badi Somalia’s already fragile health system has entered a deeper crisis following the suspension of funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). For many Somalis, relying on state services has become nearly impossible as the government concentrates its efforts on combating the Al-Qaeda-linked group Al-Shabab, often at the […]
Putin Open to Meeting Trump in Budapest Pending Mutual Approval
Edited By: Aya Selene Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he would welcome a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Budapest, provided both sides agree to the meeting. Speaking during talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Putin noted that if negotiations were to take place using Budapest as a venue, he […]
Kenyan Elephants Adapt to Drone Noise, Opening New Research Opportunities
Edited By: Tendai Zola A new study from Save the Elephants and the University of Oxford suggests that elephants in Kenya are increasingly adapting to the noise of modern drones, opening new possibilities for wildlife monitoring and research. Elephants have historically reacted strongly to buzzing sounds, such as those produced by bees or early-generation drones, […]
ECOWAS Suspends Guinea-Bissau After Military Takeover
Edited By : Aminata Diallo ECOWAS has suspended Guinea-Bissau from the regional bloc after an army general was sworn in as president, following a military takeover that occurred while the country was still counting votes from a high-stakes presidential election. The decision was made during a virtual meeting of ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council (MSC) […]
Comoros Faces Alarming Rise in Diabetes as Health Officials Urge Early Screening
Edited By: Widad WAHBI In the Comoros, where World Diabetes Day is being observed this Friday, November 28, health professionals are increasingly alarmed by the rapid rise of the disease. National prevalence has climbed from 4.8% in 2011 to an estimated 10.8% today. During the most recent screening campaign in 2024, more than 5,000 people […]
Ukraine Rejects Any Territorial Concessions to Russia as Peace Talks Continue
Edited By: Africa Eye Ukraine will not agree to surrender any of its territory to Russia in exchange for peace, according to Andriy Yermak, chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky, as quoted by The Atlantic. Yermak, who also serves as Kyiv’s lead negotiator, said no “reasonable person” would sign an agreement relinquishing Ukrainian land […]
Guinea-Bissau Military Bans All Protests Following Recent Coup
Edited By: Tendai Zola The military in Guinea-Bissau announced on Thursday a ban on “any demonstration, march, strike or action that could undermine peace and stability,” a day after carrying out a military coup. However, the army has lifted the nighttime curfew imposed the previous day. The country’s high military command, which seized power while […]