South Africa: Rheinmetall Exposed: South Africa's Arms Trade Dilemma Under the Spotlight

The global arms trade has always been a shadowy industry, operating in the margins where war and profit intersect. It's a world most people don't think about until a story like… Read more »

Africa: The Tentacles of Iranian Interference

The war in Gaza and its aftermath of renewed tensions between Hezbollah and the Hebrew state are a reminder of the extent of Iranian interference in the region. But the mullahs'… Read more »

South Sudan: Sudanese Conflict - Towards Internationalization with the Involvement of Foreign Mercenaries

An International Turn in the Sudanese Conflict Read more »

Africa: The African Green Bank Initiative Kickstarts Four Green Banks To Bypass The Lack Of Climate Finance At Each COP Meeting

In a year since it was launched at COP 27, the African Green Bank Initiative has kickstarted four green banks and helped the capitalisation of Rwanda’s green investment… Read more »

Africa: Sudan - Another African conflict fading into oblivion?

Since April 2023, the civil war in Sudan has been wreaking havoc. The regular army, loyal to President Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, is confronting Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dogolo's… Read more »

Benin: Faced With Jihadist Contamination - How Does Benin Strengthen Its Immune System?

On June 26, a new terrorist attack struck northern Benin. With more than twenty attacks since the end of 2021, the desire for jihadist penetration in the country is becoming… Read more »

Africa: The World Health Organization Vs. The Transforming Tobacco Industry: An Endless War?

During this year’s Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) which took place on June 16th to 18th, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) was regularly mentioned even though it… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Seeks to Kickstart Oil and Gas

Somalia is one of the last major unexplored petroleum frontiers globally. In the past, it attracted the attention of international oil and gas majors - ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips,… Read more »

Liberia: Cummings Blasts Weah After Unprovoked Attack On Peaceful Protest

Liberian opposition leader Alexander B Cummings has launched a stinging attack on President George Weah after government forces today launched an unprovoked attack on peaceful… Read more »

Africa: The Deep Crisis Within the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions

The convoy of MINUSMA, the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali travelling from the northern city of Kidal to Gao, was attacked by unidentified armed men on Friday, December 3, killing… Read more »

Central African Republic: The Most Challenging and Rewarding Year in the History of the Central African Republic

On December 1 the Central African Republic celebrated the Day of the Republic – the most important national celebration after the Independence Day. On 1 December in 1958,… Read more »

Mali: Assimi Goita Next Mali's President?

A renowned journalist with 40 years of experience in writing about foreign affairs and EU politics Martin Banks gives his assessment of the current political situation in Mali. Read more »

Central Africa: Central Africans Take to the Streets Following Another Road Accident with MINUSCA

A traffic accident involving a United Nation's peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic (CAR) vehicle and a motorcycle taxi on Tuesday August 10, 2021 in the town of Bria,… Read more »

Africa: Special Report - Lack Of Transparency In Us Military Footprint Expansion In Africa

PANGEA-RISK https://www.pangea-risk.com/  published a special report on Africa & Us: Lack Of Transparency In Us Military Footprint Expansion In Africa. Read more »

Africa: Blockchain can help identify refugees and end famine

Blockchain can give refugees digital identities and help them access food with secure payments Read more »