Tag: África
Nigeria to Hold Presidential Elections in January 2027
Nigeria announced that the country’s next presidential elections will be held next January, earlier than planned. Nigeria’s Electoral Commission announced that next presidential elections will take place next January, 16 moved forward from the original February date after criticism from Muslim leaders that it coincided with Ramadan. A weekly review of the latest news from […]
February 27, 2026
SADR Marks 50th Anniversary of Proclamation Amid Renewed Calls for Self-Determination
The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) commemorated this February 26 the 50th anniversary of its proclamation, made in 1976 in Bir Lehlou following Spain’s withdrawal from Western Sahara, with various events that received support from political organizations, international trade unions, and governments that back the right to self-determination of the Sahrawi people. The proclamation was […]
February 27, 2026
Nigeria Announces Arrival of 100 U.S. Military Personnel for Collaboration
Some 100 U.S. soldiers are being deployed to Nigeria as part of increased military cooperation to fight insecurity in the West African country. Nigeria confirmed on February 16 through Samaila Uba, Nigeria’s Defense Headquarters spokesman, the arrival of one hundred United States military personnel at the Bauchi aerodrome in the country’s northwest. This deployment is […]
February 16, 2026
African Leaders Call for a Ceasefire Between the Congolese Army and the Rebel M23
They recalled agreements on the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from Congo. On Monday, a summit of African leaders in Angola called for a ceasefire in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between the Congolese army and the rebel March 23 Movement (M23). RELATED: Africa Agrees on Continental Plan to Eradicate Child Soldiers Angolan President João Lourenço, […]
February 10, 2026
Malaria vaccine success in Ghana, aid cuts threaten expansion
Malaria vaccines have drastically cut child deaths in Ghana, yet global health organization Gavi warns that funding cuts from the Trump administration and other wealthy nations threaten to halt the vital vaccination expansion across Africa, jeopardizing gains against the disease. Malaria vaccines are bringing Ghana closer to eliminating child malaria deaths, showcasing their power against […]
January 30, 2026
Trump Made an Effort in 2025 to Resurrect the U.S. Empire
Aggressive interventions and punitive tariffs dismantle the global multilateral order during the second term. The White House is branding Donald Trump’s second term (2025–2026) as a “golden age” of American power, but what is emerging instead is a brutal, imperial neo‑fascism built on permanent war, economic blackmail, and open contempt for international law. RELATED:Amnesty: Trump […]
January 21, 2026
U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visas for Citizens of 75 Countries
The U.S. will pause immigrant visa processing for 75 countries from January 21, 2026, citing applicants’ potential reliance on public assistance.
January 15, 2026
The Unipolar Struggle: Navigating a Multipolar 2025
The Global South moves to dismantle the unilateral actions of the North. The year 2025 has become a turning point in global history. As the unipolar power of the late 20th century fades, a new multipolar order is being built through conflict, economic resistance, and an emerging “alliance of systemic survival” in the Global South. […]
January 2, 2026
Somaliland Recognition Triggers Regional Backlash and Displacement Fears
Arab League and Somalia oppose alleged neo-colonial “population transfer” scheme. On December 26, 2025, Israel’s recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as a sovereign nation redrew the geopolitical map of the Horn of Africa. This unprecedented move by a UN member state challenges decades of international consensus and raises critical questions about regional stability, sovereignty, […]
December 29, 2025
Somalia’s Crisis Claims Millions of Displaced Lives
The cycle of violence and drought hits women and children the hardest, and they are crying out for justice. In major Western media, the Somalia’s crisis is a familiar tale. It is seen as a “failed state,” marked by piracy, ongoing chaos, and the threat of terrorism from Al-Shabaab. RELATED: Somalia Executes Two Soldiers for […]