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Elections, protests, conflicts and court rulings: this is where AfricaTimes follows the political pulse of the continent, alongside the global security stories that affect its future.
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On the continent, reports cover UN warnings about violence in Mozambique that has forced more than 100,000 people to flee, unrest and protests in Madagascar, a shutdown call by an opposition leader and the death sentence handed to Joseph Kabila as seen from Goma.
International pieces track the balance of power beyond Africa: Taiwan’s hypersonic missile, satellite images of an underground command centre near Beijing, the USS Gerald R. Ford, claims of oil reserves under Antarctica and political rows in the United States.
To understand a crisis, read the latest report first, then look back through earlier stories on the same country for context.
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Togo and UN Partner to Launch African Cybersecurity Centre in Lomé
The Republic of Togo and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the African Centre…
UN Peacekeepers Kill Two Civilians in Eastern DR Congo, Triggering Outrage and Investigation
The United Nations has launched an investigation after peacekeepers opened fire at a border post in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killing two civilians…
Eritrean President Afwerki Voices Support for Russia on Independence Day
On May 24, Eritrea celebrated the 31st anniversary of its independence, achieved in 1991 when the Popular Front for the Liberation of Eritrea secured Asmara…
UK’s Rwanda Asylum Plan Faces First Legal Challenge Amid UN Concerns
The UK government’s controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has come under its first legal challenge, as critics argue the policy violates international…
Zelensky Seeks to Address African Union Amid Divided African Response to Ukraine War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked to address the African Union (AU), according to Senegalese President Macky Sall. Sall, who currently chairs the AU, shared…
China Deepens Africa Ties with Vaccine Aid and New Cooperation Agenda
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a sweeping new package of support for Africa during the opening ceremony of the 8th Forum on China – Africa…
New Global Flood Mapping Tool Tracks Floods Since 1985
The United Nations University has launched a free, interactive tool that maps floods worldwide from 1985 to the present. Developed in response to a year…
Grassroots Innovation Driving Africa’s COVID-19 Fight
Only about 6% of Africa’s population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, compared with more than 40% in many high-income countries. Such low vaccination coverage,…
35 Dead in Chad as Herders and Farmers Clash in Salamat Province
At least 35 people have died in recent clashes between semi-nomadic herders and farmers in southeastern Chad, officials report. The violence erupted in Salamat province…
Water Security in Senegal: Challenges and Recommendations
Senegal is already facing water stress, with projections indicating that water withdrawals could rise by 30 to 60 percent by 2035. Extreme weather events and…
Belgium: Teenager’s Campaign to Remove Statues of Colonial King Leopold II Gains Momentum
A campaign launched by a 14-year-old of Congolese descent has gathered significant support in Belgium, calling for the removal of statues honoring King Leopold II,…
Kenya’s Legal Battle Against COVID-19 Misinformation: Navigating Free Speech and Public Safety
In times of global crisis, accurate information becomes essential for saving lives and calming public anxiety. As the world confronts the COVID-19 pandemic, the World…