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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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Huawei Under Scrutiny as Surveillance Technology Expands Across Africa
Reports accusing Huawei of assisting governments in Uganda and Zambia in spying on political opponents have reignited concerns about China’s growing influence in Africa’s digital…
Martin Fayulu Chosen as United Opposition Candidate for Crucial DRC Election
Opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have selected Martin Fayulu, a 62-year-old lawmaker and head of the Commitment for Citizenship and…
Innovation and Technology Seen as Cornerstones for Transforming Africa’s Food Systems
Investing in agricultural innovations – ranging from improved seeds and machinery to digital tools integrated with best farming practices and made easily accessible to farmers…
Kenya Detains Top Land and Rail Officials in $3 Billion Railway Corruption Probe
Two senior government figures arrested amid widening investigation into alleged land compensation fraud tied to Chinese-funded railway project Kenyan authorities have arrested two high-ranking officials…
Water Scarcity: A Growing Catalyst for Global Conflict and Instability
Water scarcity is emerging as a significant driver of global conflict, with its impact spanning across various regions and nations. In 2017, water-related issues were…
Scientists Trace Global Seismic Mystery to Massive Magma Shift Beneath the Indian Ocean
When strange seismic waves rippled silently around the globe on November 11, scientists were left puzzled. The vibrations, first detected near Mayotte, a French island…
India Strengthens Diplomatic and Economic Ties Across Africa During President Kovind’s Landmark Tour
India’s longstanding partnership with Africa received a significant boost as President Ram Nath Kovind completed a milestone three-nation tour shortly after assuming office in July…
Patients Detained for Unpaid Medical Bills in Africa and Asia, Reveals Chatham House Report
A new research paper by Chatham House in the United Kingdom has uncovered a disturbing practice in parts of Africa and Asia: patients unable to…
Ethiopia Rejects Claims of Qatari Funding for the Grand Renaissance Dam
Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Meles Alem, defended the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project by rejecting media claims that Qatar is financing its construction. Speaking…
Cameroon Intensifies Military Offensive as Anglophone Crisis Escalates
Cameroon’s government has ordered mass evacuations in parts of the Anglophone Southwest region as it ramps up a military crackdown on armed separatist groups seeking…
Public Resistance Grows Over Plans to Scrap Uganda’s Presidential Age Limit
A widely shared WhatsApp video has sparked renewed concern among Ugandans over alleged plans to amend Article 102 of the Constitution, which currently bars anyone…
Ethiopia: How Long Can the State of Emergency Suppress Oromo Protests?
In Ethiopia, a state of emergency has temporarily silenced the Oromo population, but deep-seated grievances over land, political representation, and rights suggest unrest may flare…