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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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Coronavirus Arrives in Algeria: First Case Confirmed
Algerian Health Minister Abderrahmane Benbouzid announced on Tuesday the detection of the country’s very first COVID-19 case. The patient is an Italian national who arrived…
Journalist Killed in Somalia as Calls Grow to End Impunity and Protect Media Workers
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has urged Somali federal and local authorities to swiftly identify and arrest those responsible for the killing of journalist Abdulwali Ali…
Invisible Emergencies: The World’s Most Overlooked Humanitarian Crises
CARE’s latest report, Invisible Emergencies, reveals the top ten humanitarian crises of 2019 that received little to no mainstream media coverage. Now in its fourth…
Repair Mission Underway: Cable Ship Sets Sail to Restore Africa’s Broken Internet Links
The cable-laying vessel Leon Thevenin finally departed Cape Town Harbour last night around 21:30, heading toward offshore Angola to begin critical repairs on two damaged…
Africa Needs Real Answers for Its Climate Refugees
Ten years after the devastating UN-declared famine and drought in the Horn of Africa displaced hundreds of thousands of Somalis, the world still lacks clear…
Youth-Led Climate Action Shines at COP25
Youth activism was a defining feature of COP25 in Madrid, Spain. During the second week of the conference, it was impossible not to notice the…
Opposition Leaders Detained Amid Rising Unrest in Eswatini
Police in Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, have detained the head of the country’s largest opposition party along with several other political figures and activists…
South Korean, Yemeni Diplomats Meet Over Red Sea Vessel Seizure
Discussions Focus on Crew Safety and Vessel Release According to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officials from both nations exchanged information regarding the…
Morocco Dismantles ISIS-Linked Terror Cell Planning Imminent Attacks
Moroccan authorities have arrested 12 individuals accused of plotting attacks on behalf of the Islamic State (IS) in the Sahel, highlighting growing security threats posed…
China’s Belt and Road in Africa: Economic Opportunity or Growing Debt Trap?
Over the last two decades, China has built a powerful economic footprint across Africa. Through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Beijing has offered African…
Egypt Blocks Access to Independent News Websites, Including Al Jazeera and Mada Masr
Egyptian authorities have blocked at least 21 news websites seen as critical of the government, including Al Jazeera, HuffPost Arabi, and the independent platform Mada…
The Impact of Conflict on Education in Africa: Challenges and Paths to Resilience
Education in Africa is profoundly affected by political instability and conflict, with schools and learning opportunities often disrupted in regions experiencing violence. Conflicts, whether internal…