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The Berlin Conference and the Legacy of Africa’s Borders
The Partition of Africa, initiated at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, laid the groundwork for the continent’s current borders, a legacy that continues to shape African geopolitics today. Convened by German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, the conference aimed...
The Perils of Deportation: Jean Leonard Teganya’s Fight Against Genocide Charges in Rwanda
In 2019, a Boston Federal Court convicted Rwandan asylum seeker Jean Leonard Teganya of fraud and perjury for failing to disclose his involvement in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide on his political asylum application. Now, after serving five years...
USAID’s Role in Libya: A Tool of U.S. Imperialism Under the Global Fragility Act
On April 29, 2022, the U.S.-Libya Business Association (USLBA) convened a meeting with U.S. officials and corporate leaders to discuss the Global Fragility Act (GFA) and its implementation in Libya, framed as a strategy to "prevent conflict and...
Nigeria Born Kemi Badenoch Elected New Leader of UK Conservatives Following July Election Defeat
Nigeria-Born Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the UK Conservative Party, stepping in after Rishi Sunak’s resignation following the party's poor performance in the July general election. Styling herself as the "Anti-woke" candidate, Badenoch,...
Nigeria Drops Money-Laundering Charges Against Binance Executive for Medical Reasons
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dropped a high-profile money-laundering case against Tigran Gambaryan, a top executive at Binance, to allow him to seek medical treatment abroad. Gambaryan, a US citizen, was arrested during a business trip to Nigeria in...
Mystery Deepens Around Downed Cargo Plane in Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflict
The mystery surrounding a cargo plane crash in Sudan intensified on Tuesday, as authorities revealed the aircraft had been de-registered in Kyrgyzstan. The Ilyushin Il-76, reportedly shot down by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over war-torn Darfur,...
Kenya Commits Additional 600 Officers to Haiti Security Mission, Calls for Global Support
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Friday that his government will send an additional 600 police officers to support the UN-backed mission addressing escalating violence in Haiti. Speaking at a joint press conference in Nairobi with Haiti's interim...
Biden’s Delayed Visit to Angola: A Missed Opportunity in US-Africa Relation
Joe Biden’s planned trip to Angola on October 13 was anticipated to be a turning point in US-Africa relations. It would have marked his first visit to the continent during his presidency, symbolizing a long-overdue effort to prioritize...
Kais Saied Secures Landslide Victory in Tunisia’s Presidential Election Amid Concerns of Authoritarianism
President Kais Saied has clinched a decisive victory in Tunisia's recent presidential election, receiving 90.7% of the vote, according to the Independent High Authority for Elections. This win consolidates his power following a term marked by significant political...
Military Dismantles Illegal Mining Equipment in Anti-Galamsey Operation on Birim River
The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners has teamed up with the military to safeguard the country’s vital water bodies. This collaboration is part of the government’s broader initiative to address the environmental damage caused by illegal mining,...