Trump 2.0: Will Africa Become the Battleground for US-China Rivalry?
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House for a second term, US-China competition in Africa could intensify. While Trump’s first term recognized China’s influence as a threat, some experts predict he may adopt an “America First” approach in his second term, potentially leaving Africa in the periphery. However, Tibor Nagy, the Assistant […]
Nigeria Signs $1.2 Billion Deal to Revive Gas Plant Crucial for Aluminum Production
Abuja has secured a $1.2 billion agreement with Chinese state-owned CNCEC to revive a key gas processing plant tied to aluminum production. The deal, announced by Minister of Petroleum Resources, Epkerikpe Ekpo, involves restoring a facility at the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Akwa Ibom, idle for years due to legal and financial […]
Algeria Invests $1 Billion in New Rail Coaches to Boost National Connectivity
Algeria’s National Company of Rail Transport (SNTF) is spearheading a major rail revitalization project, aiming for full connectivity for the country’s 47 million people by 2035. The project’s initial phase will see the acquisition of 400 train coaches at an estimated cost of $1.03 billion, according to SNTF’s transport manager, Sifian Aibash. Already, Algiers has […]
Supreme Court Reinstates Ruling Party’s Majority as Ghana Prepares for Elections
Ghana’s Supreme Court has reinstated the ruling New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary majority ahead of the December 7 elections. This decision came after Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant was deemed unconstitutional. Bagbin’s move had temporarily shifted the parliamentary majority to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), but the court’s 5-2 […]
Somaliland Election: Balancing Independence Aspirations and Regional Alliances
Somaliland, a self-declared independent region of Somalia, is set to hold its presidential election, potentially ending two years of political instability. Although Somaliland’s independence is not internationally recognized, experts believe the election will reinforce its democratic image within the international community. Meanwhile, a recent agreement with Ethiopia over land leases and trade has heightened regional […]
Senegal’s Parties Step Up Campaigning as Snap Legislative Elections Near
As Senegal’s snap legislative elections draw near, political tensions are escalating, especially in the capital, Dakar. Opposition activists are canvassing neighborhoods, hoping to sway voters, while government supporters rally with cultural events. Both sides seem confident that their side will come out on top following the election on November 17. The ruling Pastef party, led […]
Starlink Secures Approval to Bring High-speed Internet to Chad
Chad has granted Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, a license to operate, aiming to improve internet accessibility across the country. With only 12% of Chad’s population online as of 2022, Communications Minister Boukar Michel highlighted Starlink’s potential to bridge gaps in fiber optic coverage, particularly in remote areas. The enhanced internet access is expected […]
Guinean Opposition Demands Civilian Rule by January 1
A coalition of Guinea’s opposition groups and civil society organizations, Forces Vives, has called for the military junta to cede power and establish civilian rule by January 1. The junta, led by Mamady Doumbouya, seized control in a 2021 coup and initially agreed to a two-year transition to elections starting in 2022. However, progress toward […]
Eritrean Journalist Awarded Human Rights Prize Amid 23-year Imprisonment
Dawit Isaak, a journalist who has been detained in Eritrea for 23 years, has been awarded the Swedish Edelstam Prize for his dedication to freedom of expression. Isaak, who holds dual Eritrean-Swedish citizenship, was arrested in 2001 after his newspaper, Setit, published calls for democratic reform. He has been detained since then without trial. Despite […]
The Cost of Prestige: Lagos Youth’s Risky Quest for an iPhone
In Nigeria, owning an iPhone is a significant status symbol for many young people. This dream led 21-year-old Kola Alawada, a student, to trade his old Android for a second-hand iPhone, hoping to shed the stigma associated with lower-cost phones. In a country where the latest iPhone costs over $1,800, far beyond the means of […]
