Rwanda is facing mounting pressure over its role in the DRC conflict, with the UK announcing fresh aid restrictions and limitations on bilateral relations. UK announces aid restrictions and limitations on bilateral relations with Rwanda over DRC conflict Rwanda faces scrutiny for alleged support of M23 rebel group in eastern DRC Calls for immediate ceasefire,…
Africa is home to a diverse range of nations, each with its unique security challenges and safety records. Rwanda has the lowest crime index in Africa at 26.9, with strict law enforcement and community-driven security initiatives Ghana is recognized as one of West Africa’s most stable and peaceful countries, with strong democratic institutions and low…
Forty nations from Europe, Asia, and parts of the Middle East secured visa-free entry into the U.S. However, none of Africa’s 54 countries were included. Forty nations from Europe, Asia, and parts of the Middle East secured visa-free entry into the U.S. None of Africa’s 54 countries were included in the Visa Waiver Program for…
The Alliance of the Sahel states (AES), consisting of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have presented its new flag. The Alliance of the Sahel states (AES) presented a new flag to the president of Mali Assimi Goïta. The AES consists of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and recently withdrew from ECOWAS. They withdrew due to…
The Trump administration is considering an executive action to dismantle U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), transferring it under European Command (EUCOM), according to multiple sources familiar with the plans. Downsizing the U.S. Africa Command is believed to be part of Mr. Trump’s goal of downsizing the Pentagon, eliminating the bureaucracy, and withdrawing U.S. troops from certain…
Major African regional blocs, the SADC and EAC, have jointly appointed former leaders to mediate the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Former African leaders, Kenyatta, Obasanjo, and Desalegn appointed to mediate conflict in eastern DRC Appointment follows an extraordinary summit of EAC and SADC heads of state in Dar es Salaam…
Senegal has ended a four decade long conflict with the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC). Senegalese government ends four-decade conflict with MFDC. Peace agreement brokered by president of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo. MFDC rebel group sought independence for Casamance, a southern Senegalese province. Both parties are reported to have signed a peace agreement…
There is a growing number of African women making strides in global football ownership, breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. African women are making strides in global football ownership Apart from Grammy award winner, Tems, other African women have also made significant investments in foreign football clubs These women are reshaping the industry and…
