Russian Military Instructors Land in Niger Amid Declining Relations with the US
This week, Russian military instructors landed in Niger to bolster the nation’s air defenses as the country shifts from relying on the United States for […]
Month: April 2024
United States to Unveil Extra $100 Million for Conflict-gripped Sudan
The United States is set to announce an additional $100 million in aid to address the ongoing conflict in Sudan, a statement reviewed by Reuters […]
US must rethink its Africa policy with focus on critical minerals — USIP report
The United States must rethink its Africa policy with a focus on critical minerals, including by boosting its diplomatic and commercial presence in African mining […]
UK Returns Looted Asante Gold Artifacts to Ghana After 150 Years
Over 150 years after being looted, the UK has returned dozens of artifacts to present-day Ghana, now housed temporarily in the Victoria & Albert Museum […]
Journalist in Malawi Arrested for Exposing Businessman’s Corruption
Human rights organizations have criticized the arrest of a journalist in Malawi for publishing an article implicating a prominent businessman in corruption. Macmillan Mhone was […]
EU executive urged to investigate misuse of EU funds in Senegal to crush protests
A European Parliament’s committee has called for an investigation into the alleged mismanagement of EU funds in Senegal after a joint investigation by Al Jazeera […]
Russia Deploys Military Instructors, Air-Defense System to Niger – State TV
Russian military instructors and defense ministry personnel arrived in Niger, as reported by Niger state television RTN, highlighting the growing ties between Niger and Moscow, […]
Ethiopian Rights Commission Urges Probe into Assassination of Key Opposition Leader
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, a state-established body, has demanded an immediate and thorough investigation into the assassination of Bate Urgessa, a notable opposition figure […]
Mali: Military Government Halts Political Party Operations Indefinitely
The military government of Mali has decreed a halt to all political party operations, as declared by government spokesperson Abdoulaye Maiga on state television Wednesday […]
Zambia Discovers Advanced Chinese Cybercrime Network
In Zambia, a raid on a Chinese-operated firm suspected of conducting a complex online fraud operation led to the arrest of 77 individuals, including 22 […]