Power and betrayal
In the whirlwind of Sri Lankan politics, last week’s visit by Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) to India carved a narrative that has both intrigued...
Opportunistic Russia exploits deepening rifts in West Africa
The rift in West Africa became more acute over the weekend after three Sahel countries currently ruled by military juntas announced that they were...
Can Ukraine Still Win?
As Congress continues to delay aid and Volodymyr Zelensky replaces his top commander, military experts debate the possible outcomes. Long before it was reported,...
Lobito Corridor given top priority in AfDB, EU infrastructure deal
European Commission (EC) and the African Development Bank Group have formalised a new Financial Framework Partnership Agreement to boost investments in infrastructure projects in...
Will the Third Time Be the Charm for Tajikistan’s Thwarted Power Transition?
Infighting over the succession and growing frustration in the regions could shatter the stability that the Tajik president has been building for so many...
Commissioner Kyriakides to strengthen EU-Africa health ties with Ethiopia visit
EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides is set to visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Monday, February 5. This visit marks a concerted effort...
Italy’s Meloni opens Africa summit to unveil plan to boost development and curb migration
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni opened a summit of African leaders on Monday aimed at illustrating Italy’s big development plan for the continent that her...
Italy-Africa deal is ‘border control disguised as aid’, say rights groups
Rights groups have warned that the new deal signed between Italy and African states is border control disguised as aid with questions being asked...
War in Europe: Reading the tea leaf’s, hearing the warnings & ignoring the obvious
A Pole, a German, a Frenchmen, and a Swiss meet in a bar, or was it a Swiss, a French, a German, and a...
Panama Papers reveal Abbas’ son’s $1 million stake in company tied to PA
PA President’s son Tareq Abbas also holds positions in other ventures incorporated by offshore company. Leaked documents from Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca reveal...