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Tensions Rise as Ethiopia Invites Egypt to GERD Inauguration Amid Growing Fears of Military Conflict
Ethiopia has announced it will officially commission the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, this September. The announcement has reignited tensions with Egypt, which considers the massive…
WhatsApp messaging app prohibited on all devices used by the U.S. House of Representatives.
The WhatsApp messaging service has been banned on all US House of Representativesdevices, according to a memo sent to House staff on Monday. The notice to all House staff said…
South Africa, Malaysia, Colombia condemn Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ plan as ‘ethnic cleansing’
The presidents of South Africa and Colombia, along with the prime minister of Malaysia, stated in a joint article that “the proposal by US President Donald Trump to annex the…
Tigray leadership caught in a perilous divide between Addis Ababa and Asmara.
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have reached their lowest point since the end of the Tigray war in 2022. The two neighbouring countries, once allies, are now facing renewed hostilities,…
Somalia and Ukraine: The Battle for Minerals and Geopolitical Struggles
For decades, Somalia and Ukraine have faced instability, war, and foreign interference. While the causes of their turmoil vary, one significant factor is often overlooked: their rich mineral resources. Both…
Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 launches across East Africa
Exercise Cutlass Express 2025, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet, brings together more than 20 multinational partners for two weeks of training to support collaborative…
Maritime issues should top Somalia’s UN Security Council agenda
Somalia’s two-year council term is a chance to leverage its strategic position at the crossroads of international maritime trade. For the first time since 1971, Somalia has been elected as…
Unlocking Africa’s potentials under new AUC leadership
Amid rapidly-growing uncertainty and challenges, the mid-February election of the African Union Commission’s chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, during the summit in Addis Ababa, signifies the collective commitment to fostering continental…
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Why Conflict Mineral Narratives Don’t Explain the M23 Rebellion in DR Congo
The capture of North Kivu’s provincial capital, Goma, by the M23 armed group last month has brought renewed international attention…
East Africa AU Commissioner Bankole Adeoye faces re-election challenge
The upcoming re-election of the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS), Bankole Adeoye, has become…
Ruto’s Government Prepares Public for Next Budget: A Cautious Approach Amidst Public Scrutiny
As the Kenyan government gears up for the unveiling of the next finance bill in three months, President William Ruto’s…
Somali President Shocks AU During Chairperson Election
The African Union (AU) held its chairperson election on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Many leaders attended the important event. The…
Morocco Expands Energy Ties with Europe to Secure Electricity Supply
Morocco is working to secure more electricity to meet growing demand. The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE)…
