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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.
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Massive 709-Carat Diamond Discovered by Pastor in Sierra Leone
A Christian pastor in Sierra Leone’s diamond-rich Kono district has uncovered one of the largest uncut diamonds in the world, weighing an astonishing 709 carats.…
When Wealth Fuels War: How Africa’s Minerals Spark Conflict
Africa’s vast mineral wealth has long been hailed as a gateway to prosperity. But beneath the promise of gold, diamonds, and coltan lies a troubling…
Mauritania: Facebook Blogger’s Death Sentence Must Be Overturned
Amnesty International has called on Mauritania to immediately and unconditionally release human rights defender Mohamed Mkhaïtir, who faces the death penalty for criticizing the use…
Ongwen Trial Divides Opinion in Northern Uganda
The trial of former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Dominic Ongwen at the International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to spark mixed reactions in northern Uganda.…
E-Waste in Africa: From Toxic Crisis to Circular Economy Opportunity
The worldwide surge in electronic device consumption has triggered a mounting environmental threat: the rapid accumulation of electronic waste, or e-waste. This category includes discarded…
Ethiopia’s 2016 Internet Blackout: Government Blocks Social Media and News Sites Amid Unrest
A report from December 13, 2016, reveals that the Ethiopian government systematically blocked access to social media and news websites during periods of unrest in…
Fans of Meng Cheer as “Little Chinese Birds” Begin Safe Journey to Somalia
BEIJING, April 2016 – Supporters of popular Chinese figure Meng gathered online and in local communities this week to celebrate the safe journey of what…
Somali-Born Candidate Dismisses Trump’s Attacks, Poised for Electoral Victory
In the face of repeated anti-immigrant rhetoric and personal attacks from then-President Donald Trump, a Somali-born political candidate in the United States has remained unfazed…
UN Declares Internet Access a Fundamental Human Right Amid Global Censorship Concerns
On July 1, the United Nations Human Rights Council officially reaffirmed that access to the internet and freedom of expression online are fundamental human rights.…
Ending Impunity for Cultural War Crimes: The Case of Mali and Global Accountability
The deliberate destruction of cultural heritage has increasingly become a weapon of modern warfare, used to spread fear, enforce ideological dominance, and eliminate symbols of…
Economic Growth Fuels Hope for Peaceful Elections in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara believes the country’s strong economic performance will help prevent political tensions from escalating ahead of the upcoming October 25 presidential…
Wakaliwood: Uganda’s Slum Cinema Dream
In the heart of Wakaliga, a slum in Kampala with around 2,000 residents, a vibrant film industry known as “Wakaliwood” has emerged. Founded in 2005…