Namibia elects first female President, but opposition cries foul
President-elect Nandi-Ndaitwa’s reputation, notably her lack of links to corruption unlike other SWAPO leaders, along with the tendency of voters to prefer “the devil you know,” has, according to Dr. Piet Croukamp of North West University in South Africa, given her an advantage.
Trump’s deal-making and Africa critical minerals may benefit continent
The fact that Africans have better access to strategic minerals is going to work in the interest of Africa.
Kremlin’s no-show at Africa’s biggest airshow after SA military snubs US
The Department of Defence either deliberately sabotaged the United States’ participation in the AAD or is staggeringly incompetent.
From genocide to African policeman: Rwanda ventures into space
“We are thinking big because space is playing a key role in many different programmes, whether it’s in our agriculture, whether it’s in weather-related type of incidents, whether it’s in education.
US seeks stronger ties in Africa amid Russian, Chinese influence
The U.S. was forced to pull its 1,000 troops and critical counterterrorism and drone base from Niger and is now courting other West African nations that are interested in working with the U.S. and may be open to an expanded American presence.
Africa is not simply a geopolitical pawn, but a valuable partner in space development, says Nigerian space entrepreneur
There is an opportunity for the U.S. government to leverage space technology to foster stronger relationships with Africa.
SA government “sleeping” on rising threat of domestic right-wing linked to global movement – Dr Siphiwe Dube
Ramaphosa’s government may perceive them as a “small enclave,” they are overlooking their links to international radical right-wing movements.
Ukraine does not support terrorism in Africa, says political expert Olexiy Haran
“Russia supports terrorism in different forms, many, many regions of the world, and also by using these Wagner groups.”
Africa needs more than 10 million doses of vaccines for mpox outbreak
There are only 200,000 doses of mpox vaccines available according to the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has reported, resulting in a shortfall of 9.8 million.
Russia’s image of Africa junta protector has taken a hit, says Sahel expert
The recent significant losses suffered by Russian mercenaries at the hands of Tuareg rebels in Mali have undermined the perception that Russia’s Wagner Group can enhance security for local communities in the Sahel, according to Sahel expert Professor Sebastian Elischer from the University of Florida.
