“The era of Francafrique is over”
By DR. ABDELLATIF EL-MENAWY December 08, 202421:50 France is facing an existential challenge to its relationship with its former colonies in Africa, as its political...
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Trump 2.0: Courting a Derided Continent
The precedents established by Donald Trump in his first tenure give little hope for change. If he pursues the same isolationist principles as before, he...
10 African countries still paying colonial tax
Small change of the CFA franc currency is seen in Abidjan on June 14, 2020. – In most of the fourteen countries that use the...
The West’s legacy in Africa is questionable, but China’s is no better
Abdirashid Fidow December3rd, 2024 Both Western and Chinese engagement in Africa is fraught with accusations of debt traps and influence peddling. For Africa to...
Ethiopia’s expansionist tendencies are spooking its neighbours
By Yohannes Woldemariam December 2, 2024 Ethiopia is seeking greater access to the Red Sea, but in doing so, it is repeating past behaviours...
Ruto and Museveni to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia dispute
Kenyan President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni aim to mediate a dispute involving Ethiopia, Somalia, and Somaliland. Ethiopia’s port plans in Somaliland have...
Western impropriety in Africa deepens Russia’s influence
By William Decourt, Spenser Warren November 27, 2024 Recent protests against International Monetary Fund (IMF)-imposed austerity measures have rocked several African states. Kenya, a long-time...
Is Turkey’s big break with Israel for real?
Depends on who you ask, but there is a history here that may be difficult to escape TANYA GOUDSOUZIA, MURAT ASLAN NOV 26, 2024 In...
Prostate cancer: Facts, diagnosis, and treatment
Prostate cancer affects many men, yet its early signs can be subtle. Learn more about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. When it...
Gunfire breaks at the home of S. Sudan’s ex-spy chief
22 November, 2024 News agencies South Sudan is one of the poorest countries in the world, plagued by corruption and ethnic infighting [Getty] Gunfire broke...