In a significant move, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), made up of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has announced exciting plans to work with Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, to launch two satellites. This collaboration aims to improve communication and security in their region, which faces many challenges. Why Satellites?
In mid-July, Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traore, made a bold statement. He revealed that he had evidence of a secret plan to destabilize the country, and he pointed fingers at France. According to Traore, this plot was not just backed by France but also by its allies Benin and Côte
Kwame Nkrumah was a significant figure in Africa’s fight for independence. Born on September 21, 1909, in Nkroful, Ghana, he later became the first prime minister of Ghana, the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule. Nkrumah wasn’t just a political leader; he was a passionate advocate
Zimbabwe and Namibia are facing a severe drought that is causing hunger for many people. In response, both countries have made a controversial decision to kill hundreds of elephants and distribute the meat to feed their starving citizens. In Zimbabwe, Tinashe Farawo, a spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife
President Azali Assoumani of the Comoros, a group of islands off the east coast of Africa, has survived an assassination attempt. The shocking attack happened during a funeral for a religious leader in a small town called Salimani, just outside the country’s capital, Moroni. The attacker, a 24-year-old police officer
Recently, two Americans, Tyler Thompson and Marcel Malanga, were sentenced for their involvement in a failed coup attempt against the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This case has brought to light the troubling history of U.S. interference in Africa. The Failed Coup On May 19, 2024,
At the beginning of April, Zimbabwe introduced a new currency called Zimbabwe Gold, or ZiG for short. What makes this currency special is that it’s fully backed by real, valuable assets like gold and other foreign currencies, giving it more credibility than past currencies the country has tried. However, the
In January, Shell, one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, announced plans to sell its Nigerian onshore oil business to a group called Renaissance. This group includes four local Nigerian companies and a foreign energy firm. The deal is worth a whopping $2.4 billion. However, this sale has
State Dept’s Alarm: The US is Struggling to Keep Up in Africa Against China and Russia The US State Department has admitted that it doesn’t have enough money or staff to keep up with China and Russia’s growing influence in Africa. John Bass, a top official, spoke about this issue
