Africa is home to many valuable minerals, and recently, there’s been a big rush for one mineral in particular: lithium. This is causing fierce competition between Western countries and China, as both sides try to secure their share of Africa’s rich resources. As the mining industry in Africa grows, it’s
In a historic turn of events this October, the Nile Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA), commonly known as the Entebbe Agreement, has officially come into force, promising to reshape the dynamics of water resource management among the Nile Basin nations. This landmark accord, ratified by Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi,
In one of the deadliest surges of violence in Sudan’s ongoing civil war, more than 124 civilians have been killed in El Gezira state. Local activists allege that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are behind the “massacres,” accusing the group of targeting civilians with brutal attacks, resulting in widespread
The Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), a government-owned organization created in 1964, was established to produce military equipment and ammunition for the Nigerian Armed Forces. Recently, it’s been making waves, thanks to the new DICON Act, which aims to boost local production of military gear and even export these
In a tragic incident late Friday night, a lawyer representing opposition leader Venancio Mondlane was killed in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. Elvino Dias was shot dead along with his colleague, Paulo Guambe, who is the spokesman for the Podemos party. They were targeted while sitting in their car, which
Since April 2023, Sudan has been in a brutal conflict between the national army and the rebel group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The fighting has led to a huge humanitarian crisis, with tens of thousands of civilians killed and more than 11 million people forced to flee
This summer, something big and unexpected happened in Africa. South Sudan’s parliament made a bold move by officially approving the Nile Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA), also known as the Entebbe Agreement. This agreement, signed over 14 years ago, challenges the long-standing water rights of Egypt and Sudan, two countries
In late August, Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa, took a bold step by taking control of two gold mines from Endeavour Mining, a big company based in London. This move highlights a bigger issue in Africa, where many countries are rich in natural resources like gold, yet still
Niger is making bold moves to erase the remnants of its colonial past. In a recent decision, authorities in the capital city, Niamey, renamed several streets and monuments that once carried French names, signaling the country’s effort to distance itself from its former colonizer. This comes at a time when
