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…
West Africa has witnessed numerous military coup d’état, bringing several leaders to power who ruled for varying periods. Military coups in West Africa have raised concerns about democratic stability Notable examples of leaders who came to power through military coups include Idi Amin, Jerry Rawlings, and Ibrahim Babangida Some leaders, like Jerry Rawlings, facilitated a…
With the geopolitical landscape shifting and the world rapidly evolving in 2025, some of the longest serving African leaders managed to retain power for more than three decades. These leaders have come under pressure for failing to enact political and constitutional reforms that can guarantee smooth transition of power. Some of these leaders have even…
South Africa has taken action against some of the world’s top tech companies, including Meta, Google and Alphabet Inc. South Africa penalizes top tech companies for anti-competitive practices. Google directed to pay regional media companies as much as 500 million rand each year for up to five years. The Competition Commission asks for a range…
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the elimination of the “non-statutory components and functions” of the U.S. African Development Foundation and various other government agencies. President Trump called for the elimination of ‘non-statutory components and functions’ in various government agencies USADF invests in African grassroots providing grant funding, capacity-building assistance, and networking opportunities President…
While some African countries have chipped away at their debts others have piled onto them, as they’ve reached out to financiers like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial aid. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest debt to the IMF in February 2025. This list is courtesy of data…
