On July 6, 2024, the military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger signed a new defense pact called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) during a summit in Niger’s capital. This pact, designed to support each other against rebellions and external threats, marks a bold move away from the
Kenyans living in Washington DC have issued a bold set of demands to President William Ruto, challenging his handling of recent nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Led by spokesperson Fan Murianki, the diaspora community is calling for justice, including the release of detained protesters and accountability for alleged
Egypt’s economic woes worsened under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, whose ambitious $300 billion New Administrative Capital project has exacerbated poverty and inequality. Sisi’s regime faces a severe debt crisis, forcing austerity measures that disproportionately burden the poor while enriching military elites and their allies. Despite massive investments in mega-projects, Egypt’s
In the remote deserts of Egypt, an ancient port city named Berenike has revealed a fascinating and unexpected story: the deep influence of ancient Indian culture, trade, and people. This port, once bustling with activity, reveals how deeply intertwined ancient Indian and Egyptian civilizations were.
The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest, has finally started producing fuels after years of delays but now faces accusations from senior officials that international oil companies (IOCs) are deliberately obstructing its operations. According to Devakumar Edwin, a vice president at Dangote Industries Limited, these IOCs are demanding exorbitant premiums for locally
Nairobi has erupted into chaos as angry Kenyans protest harsh new taxes and an eco-austerity program, leading to the burning of the parliament building. Lawmakers escaped through a tunnel after voting to pass the controversial Finance Bill 2024, which raises prices on essential goods like diapers and electronics. The situation
Egypt has inaugurated the Hamam sewage treatment plant, the largest in the world, as part of the New Republic initiative. It’s located in the western Delta region, a significant step in Egypt’s water management strategy. Egypt’s administration has demonstrated its resilience in the face of global economic difficulties by implementing
According to multiple sources, Syrian rebels, mainly affiliated with the Syrian National Army, have been recruited as mercenaries to provide security at factories and gold mines in African nations, reportedly under the direction of Turkey. Several opposition sources informed Middle East Eye this week that Syrian rebels had been hired
The latest FAO report highlights the persistent issue of world hunger, with Africa facing the most significant challenges. Despite progress in some regions, hunger rates are projected to rise in Africa by 2030. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released its most recent report for 2022,
