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Africa is now the future of Catholicism. The question is: will the Church evolve fast enough? As Pope Leo embarks on a landmark tour across Africa,...
The war isn’t in Africa—but the crisis is. Fuel shortages are spreading, and the hardest hit are the most vulnerable. Madagascar has declared a 15-day state...
While global supply tightens, one refinery is trying to keep Africa moving. Dangote Refinery Expands Fuel Exports as Hormuz Crisis Strains African Energy Supply LAGOS —...
Nigerian Troops Rescue 31 Easter Worshippers After Deadly Church Attack in Kaduna. They came to worship. They were taken hostage. Nigeria’s security crisis is deepening. ABUJA...
“Democracy Isn’t for Us”—Burkina Faso Junta Redefines Power Amid War. On state television in Ouagadougou, the message was delivered without hesitation. Ibrahim Traoré told his country...
More U.S. boots on Nigerian soil — but not for combat. Washington deepens its security role in West Africa. About 100 additional U.S. military personnel have...
Ethiopia has formally warned Eritrea to withdraw its troops from what Addis Ababa says is Ethiopian territory, accusing Asmara of violating its sovereignty and backing armed...
Family, power, and the army — Museveni decorates his son with one of Uganda’s top military honours. Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has awarded his son,...
After months of disruption and job losses, Washington reopens the door for African exports. But Trump signals the deal may come with tougher strings attached. WASHINGTON...
Ethiopia and Israel Reaffirm Strong Ties Ahead of Fourth Political Consultation in Jerusalem. Ethiopia and Israel are moving to consolidate a quietly resilient partnership at a...
China, Russia and Iran Launch BRICS Plus Naval Drills in South African Waters Amid Global Tensions. China, Russia and Iran have opened a week-long joint naval...
Somalia’s Self-Inflicted Wounds: The Role of Clanism, Corruption, and Conflict in State Collapse. When three former Somali presidents—Abdiqasim Salad Hassan, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, and Mohamed Abdullahi...
Ankara’s multi‑billion‑dollar investment in Mogadishu provokes questions over transparency, influence and arms embargo compliance. Turkey’s deepening involvement in Somalia—spanning a $1.15 billion aid package, a sprawling new...
UN Alarm: Al-Shabab’s Power Undiminished as Somalia and Kenya Face Escalating Threat. Al-Shabab remains the single most serious threat to peace and stability in Somalia and...
Trade wars, rate cuts, and global anxiety—investors are running to gold. Gold surged to a new all-time high on Monday, breaking above $4,400 an ounce for...
No declarations. No end dates. Just American troops fighting wars that faded from public view. While Washington debates future showdowns with China, Iran, and Russia, thousands...
Ten thousand churches closed. Stadium ministries silenced. In Rwanda, worship is colliding with state power. Rwanda has launched one of the most sweeping crackdowns on religious...
Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy does something Washington avoided for years: it treats Africa not as a humanitarian afterthought, but as a frontline in great-power...
Gulf States Deepen Their Reach Into Africa — and Reshape the Regional Balance. The expanding involvement of Gulf states across Africa marks a new phase in...
US President Donald Trump’s decision to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over the persistent killings of Christians — followed by an unusually blunt...
Chinese companies are no longer riding into Africa on Beijing’s chequebook — they’re surviving, expanding, and reshaping the continent’s infrastructure markets on their own terms. And...
Africa’s development banks are entering a make-or-break moment. Behind closed doors in Washington, Paris and major investment houses, a quiet campaign is underway — one that...
The Strategic Successes of Ismail Omar Guelleh’s Era: Why Djibouti Stands as a Model of Stability. As Djibouti prepares for a potential sixth term under President...
Tanzania’s government has charged dozens of citizens with treason and criminal conspiracy following a wave of deadly protests over last month’s disputed election — a move...
OPEN THE SKY: How a Unified African Airspace Could Unleash a $75 Billion Economic Revolution. From Nairobi to Marrakech, Africa’s fragmented skies hide one of its...
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s Speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representatives, Tagese Chafo, hailed the launch of Pulse of Africa Media (POA) as a turning point...
The Dragon in the Gulf: China’s Quiet March into African Waters. China’s latest deployment of a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) fleet to the Gulf of...
Nearly five months after President Donald Trump halted U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis in exchange for a temporary pause in attacks on shipping, the Iran-backed movement...
Kenyan police bust trafficking ring funneling citizens to Russia under fake job contracts, as fears grow of Africa becoming a hunting ground for Moscow’s war machine....
From Mogadishu’s labs to Banjul’s skeletal remains, African forensics see AI as the next battlefield weapon against crime — but global support will decide how fast...
Interpol arrests 260 suspects in romance and extortion scams across 14 African countries, exposing growing cybercrime networks targeting victims worldwide. Interpol announced Friday that a sweeping...
It is one of the most enduring social rituals of the modern age: a man drops to one knee, produces a small box, and reveals a...
When President Ismail Omar Guelleh stood beside Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the moment carried far...
Djibouti: A Global Public Good for Regional Stability and Development. By Ilyas M. Dawaleh Economists call a public good something that benefits everyone, without exclusion or...
Russia swaps Wagner for the Africa Corps, a Kremlin-controlled paramilitary designed to rebrand Moscow’s presence in Africa, tighten state control, and sidestep Wagner’s blood-soaked reputation. Wagner...
With the November vote looming, President Embalo’s regime expels Portuguese media and shuts off scrutiny. Critics warn: Guinea-Bissau is slipping into authoritarian rule. Guinea-Bissau has just...
While Biden dozes, Iran builds a nuclear-droned terror triangle from Niger to Sudan, threatening Israel’s flanks and U.S. national security. Africa is no longer neutral. Welcome...
Ted Cruz and a Strategic Trifecta: Countering Rivals by Partnering with Somaliland. A bold decision is on the horizon in Washington. It could fundamentally reshape the...
Building a Shared Narrative for a Prosperous Continent. In a significant address at the 15th East Africa Communication Association (EACA) Conference in Addis Ababa, Government Communication...
Nigeria has stepped up its fight against cybercrime with the deportation of 50 Chinese nationals and one Tunisian on Thursday. This action brings the total number...
By Ilyas M. Dawaleh More than 3.4 billion people worldwide now live in countries that spend more on interest payments than on health. For the Horn...
INTERPOL has announced one of its largest cybercrime operations on the African continent, arresting more than 1,200 suspects and recovering close to $100 million in stolen...
Nineteen-year-old Nigus Yosef told his parents he was leaving their home in Ethiopia’s Tigray region for Saudi Arabia. They begged him not to go. Two siblings...
Niger’s military government has taken over the country’s sole industrial gold mine, saying the Australian operator failed to meet investment and operational obligations and left the...
The United States’ new $250 “visa integrity fee” is drawing fire from travel leaders, who say the surcharge will deter visitors and drain billions from the...
Isuzu’s bet is simple: build more, build closer, and sell across Africa. Isuzu Motors South Africa is positioning itself as the continent’s go-to factory for commercial...
South Africa is racing to blunt the impact of new U.S. tariffs by opening fresh doors in China’s vast consumer market. After Washington slapped a 30%...
The African Union is throwing its weight behind a global push to fix the world map. Backers of the “Correct The Map” campaign want governments, schools,...
Horn Petroleum Anchors New Economic Era in the Horn of Africa with Landmark Shipment Berbera, Somaliland – A new chapter in the economic transformation of the...
Many African nations still don’t fully know what minerals lie beneath their soil — a problem rooted in history and politics. While Rwanda has made deliberate...
Ethiopian forces have called for an immediate withdrawal of Somali federal troops from the disputed town of Beled-Hawo, warning that their continued presence threatens stability along...
Lt. Gen. Dagvin Anderson made history as the first Air Force officer to lead U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), confirmed unanimously by the Senate on July 31....
Somalia’s Extremist Death Toll Signals Urgent Action Needed. Somalia recorded 7,289 militant-related deaths in 2024—second only to the Sahel—highlighting a deepening crisis. Intensified clashes between al-Shabaab...
Africa sits on a wealth of natural resources—minerals, oil, fertile land—yet the continent remains shackled by conflict, corruption, and poverty. Nigeria’s spiraling armed banditry crisis starkly...
Machine‑learning on 9,000 surveys pins age, birth history, and clinic access as top drivers of fertility choices in world’s highest‑birth‑rate nation. A groundbreaking Somali‑led AI study...
Beneath the scorching plains of Ethiopia, an ancient geological drama unfolds, sending shockwaves through the scientific community and reshaping our understanding of Earth’s dynamic nature. A...
Senegal reclaims full military sovereignty as France formally shutters its last base in Dakar after six decades of post-colonial presence. After 60 years, France ends its...
A new U.S. remittance tax threatens to gut Somalia’s $1.7 billion diaspora lifeline—triggering economic collapse, humanitarian crisis, and a surge in informal money flows. Trump’s 2026...
Nigeria’s ex-president dies in exile, leaving behind a broken legacy of repression, corruption, and shattered unity. Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s twice-serving president, is dead at 82. But...
Tensions in Kenya escalated on Friday as opposition leaders demanded President William Ruto’s resignation following his controversial remarks authorizing police to shoot protesters involved in looting...
The Horn of Africa, perpetually teetering on instability, now faces its most dangerous moment as Ethiopia and Egypt barrel toward confrontation. This clash threatens not just...
West Africa’s Coup Wave: Five Shocking Truths Behind the Military Takeovers Fueling Democracy’s Collapse. How contagion, civilian support, weak international response, learned tactics, and foreign alliances...
JNIM’s coordinated attack on Malian forces near Senegal threatens regional trade routes and heightens fears of extremist spillover into stable border zones. An al-Qaida-linked group claimed...
Ankara’s rise in West Africa mixes mosque-building, scholarship diplomacy, and drone exports — challenging France and China with a soft-power strategy cloaked in pragmatism. Turkey is...
In a bold pivot from past policy, the U.S. shifts its Africa strategy from aid to trade, focusing on commercial partnerships, strategic infrastructure, and critical mineral...
As U.S. forces exit Niger, Washington turns to Abidjan to counter jihadist threats, Russian and Chinese influence, and protect strategic Sahel corridors. With its drone wings...
Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims elite state units were deployed to kill him during Gatanga church event, says Ruto is using government machinery to...
Djibouti is no longer just a speck on the map of the Horn of Africa. In 2025, it is steadily emerging as a continental force reshaping...
In a stark shift reshaping the Middle East’s balance of power, Egypt is quietly deepening its ties with China—economically, diplomatically, and increasingly, militarily. While the country...
The United Nations is racing against time to plug a $27 million funding shortfall for the new African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM),...
The decision by the United States to grant refugee status to at least 54 white South Africans—Afrikaners—has triggered confusion, outrage, and applause, depending on who you...
Talks between Rwanda and the Trump administration expose a dangerous global market for unwanted migrants—at the expense of human rights. There’s a new kind of migration...
Somali officers join PLA-led exchange as Beijing ramps up defense diplomacy and supplies African armies with Chinese-made weapons. Beijing has rolled out the red carpet for...
Somali President and U.S. AFRICOM Chief accelerate joint counterterrorism push, eye decisive blow to Al-Shabaab insurgency. The war against Al-Shabaab is entering a new, sharper phase—and...
While the West obsesses over China and the Middle East boils with conflict, Russia has been quietly weaving itself into the geopolitical fabric of East Africa....
The U.S. is now openly hunting for CCP insiders, and the battlefield is your smartphone. The CIA is no longer hiding its intentions — new Chinese-language...
While Somalia’s lower house descends into chaos, the Speaker of Parliament, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe, boards a flight to Algeria, hoping to lecture the Arab...
Early Monday morning, a series of mortar rounds fired by the Al-Shabaab terrorist group struck critical areas inside Mogadishu, including the heavily fortified Halane camp —...
Financial Abuse Is the New Frontline of Gender War in South Africa. A doctor.A marriage.A Mercedes-Benz.A silent epidemic exposed. When Dr. Celiwe Ndaba opened her heart...
Leaked reports reveal Chinese security companies expanding across Africa unchecked, fueling fears of future proxy wars and growing CCP influence. China’s Private Armies Expanding Across Africa...