What do Macron’S Talks with African Leaders Reveal?
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French President Emmanuel Macron has initiated a series of bilateral meetings with African leaders, focusing on political, security, and economic...
39Th African Summit Highlights Political Turmoil in Africa
Dr. Badr Hassan Shafei, an expert in African affairs
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The 39th African Summit in Addis Ababa addressed significant political challenges facing...
Herzog in Ethiopia after Erdogan: what does Israel Want?
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog is visiting Ethiopia on February 24-25 to strengthen diplomatic ties and counter Turkish influence in the...
What do Repeated Firings Reveal about Rule in South Sudan?
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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Finance Minister Bak Barnaba Chol just four months after his appointment, marking...
African Slave Trade: will Europe Admit its Role?
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As the UN General Assembly approaches, Ghana seeks to revive the issue of the transatlantic slave trade. President John Mahama...
China Returns to Libya with New Economic Partnership
Tamara Pro, researcher on Asian affairs
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After years of cautious observation following the 2011 events, China is re-engaging with Libya economically....
Fighting Resumes in Tigray after Fragile Peace Deal
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After three years of a fragile peace agreement, renewed fighting in Tigray, Ethiopia, has raised alarms about a potential humanitarian...
What does an RSF Training Camp in Ethiopia Mean?
Thabet Al-Amour
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The ongoing conflict in Sudan between the military and the Rapid Support Forces has drawn significant external involvement, particularly...
African Sahel: a Geopolitical Revolt Fuels Major‑Power Rivalry
Al-Mustafa Al-Mu'tasim
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Since 2020, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Gabon have experienced military coups driven by corruption, economic crises, and...
Africa’S Minerals: Curse or Key to Development
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Africa is at the forefront of technological transformation and clean energy transition, possessing a vast reserve of strategic minerals. However,...