Author: Widad Widad wahbi
China Warns Nationals in CAR Against the “Gold Trap” Amid Rising Security Risks
Edited By: Sekou Kagné China’s embassy in Bangui has issued a strong warning to its citizens working in the artisanal mining sector of the Central African Republic (CAR), cautioning that many risk falling into what it described as the “gold trap,” where workers can end up as “mine slaves” in a country torn by civil […]
Africa’s Information in Transit: The Fragile Reliance on Overseas Cloud Platforms
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Across Africa, public institutions are relying more and more on foreign cloud services to run essential systems. Government records, health databases and tax platforms are often stored in data centres abroad, far from the people who depend on them. This setup offers speed and convenience, but it also creates a […]
Africa’s Role in the Global Rare Earth Race Reaches a Turning Point
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Across Africa, quiet but significant changes are unfolding around the extraction and processing of rare earth minerals. Countries that once played a marginal role in global supply chains are now reassessing how much value they capture from minerals needed for electric vehicles, wind turbines and digital devices. Instead of exporting […]
Macron: The G20 Risks Decline Without Fresh Unity
Edited By: Africa Eye (With AFP) French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the G20, which brings together the world’s largest economies, is struggling to address current international crises and faces the risk of decline if members fail to refocus on shared priorities. Speaking at the opening of the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, […]
Qatar and the Democratic Republic of Congo Sign Economic and Investment Agreements
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Qatar and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have taken new steps to strengthen their bilateral ties, signing six agreements and memoranda of understanding covering economy, investment and a range of strategic sectors. The announcements came during the visit of Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to Kinshasa, where […]
Ukraine and U.S. to Begin Consultations in Switzerland on Possible Peace Framework
Edited By: Aya Selene Ukraine will begin consultations in Switzerland with the United States to discuss potential parameters for a future peace agreement with Russia, a senior Ukrainian official announced on Saturday. Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s National Security Council, stated on Facebook that “in the coming days, we will launch consultations in Switzerland between […]
Bolsonaro Placed in Preventive Detention Over “High Risk of Flight,” Judge Says
Edited By: Africa Eye ( With AFP) Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was placed in preventive detention on Saturday after a Supreme Court judge cited a “high risk of flight,” according to a court decision reviewed by AFP. Bolsonaro, who has been under house arrest in Brasília since August, was sentenced to 27 years in […]
Rights Watch Urges Africa and Europe to Prioritize Accountability for Conflict Abuses
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Human Rights Watch on Friday called on the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) to place respect for human rights and international humanitarian law at the center of their partnership, urging both blocs to strengthen efforts to address conflict-related abuses and reinforce institutions that protect fundamental rights. Alan Ngari, […]
The Hidden Power Lines Keeping Africa’s Cities Alive
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Across many African cities, people have stopped waiting for the national grid to catch up with their needs. In crowded neighbourhoods, residents pool money to install shared solar panels on rooftops. In informal settlements, technicians wire homemade micro grids that run through alleys and courtyards. Shopkeepers charge small fees for […]
Building on Sand: How N’Djamena Is Expanding Faster Than the State Can Plan
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Across Chad, advancing desertification is pushing thousands of rural families toward the capital each year, creating an urban migration wave that rarely makes headlines. Villages in the Sahel belt face shrinking grazing lands, declining crop yields and increasingly unpredictable rainfall. With rural livelihoods collapsing, many families move toward N’Djamena hoping […]
Climate-Vulnerable Nations Urge USD 120 Billion Boost for Adaptation Finance
Edited By: Tendai Zola Climate-vulnerable countries are calling for USD 120 billion a year in adaptation finance, urging the United Nations to triple support as extreme weather intensifies and current funding falls far short of rising needs. The proposal emerges during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, amid declining international climate assistance and as the United States, […]
Washington examines possible measures toward Nigeria amid concerns over religious freedom
Edited By: Widad WAHBI A senior U.S. State Department official said Washington is considering several options — including sanctions and potential involvement of the Department of Defense in counterterrorism efforts — as part of a plan aimed at encouraging the Nigerian government to reinforce the protection of Christian communities and broader religious freedoms. U.S. President […]
Europe Weighs Sending Rejected Asylum Seekers to Africa Under New Migration Plans
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé Several European countries are exploring new migration policies that would involve relocating rejected asylum seekers to African countries instead of returning them to their countries of origin. In Greece, the Ministry of Migration confirmed ongoing discussions with several African governments to create reception centers for migrants whose applications have been denied. […]
Resetting Ghana: Inside the Push for a More Self Reliant Economy
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Ghana has launched an economic reform plan known as the Resetting Ghana agenda, which aims to strengthen domestic production, reduce reliance on external aid and create a more resilient economic structure. The government expects improvements in growth and inflation and has placed emphasis on a 24 hour economy, expanded digital […]
Africa’s Carbon Gamble: Big Promises, Hidden Costs
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Across Africa, carbon markets are emerging as a powerful new force in the climate economy. Governments, companies and international brokers are signing agreements that promise revenue for protecting forests, restoring land and reducing emissions. For many communities, these deals offer the hope of investment in health, education and livelihoods. Yet […]