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Cameroon’s Massacre Victims Wait for Justice Five Years On

Stalled Trial a Case Study in Impunity Brutal violence has taken hold in Cameroon’s North-West and South-West regions since 2016 as armed separatist groups seek independence for the country’s minority Anglophone regions. Attacks on communities and acts of banditry have become the norm.  Government security forces were deployed to stop attacks and bring stability, but […]

2025 Africa’s Youth In The Tourism Innovation Challenge Remains In Progress

Africa's Youth In The Tourism Innovation Challenge

As the deadline for the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2025 approaches in two weeks, Africa Tourism Partners is thrilled by the enthusiastic response from young innovators. Our collaboration with UN Tourism has inspired a wealth of creative ideas, highlighting the potential of our youth to reshape the future of tourism. We encourage […]

DKMS Africa Named A Qualifier At The Marketing Achievement Awards

DKMS Africa

The Marketing Achievement Awards Recognizes DKMS Africa’s Marketing Campaigns DKMS Africa made history with the Marketing Achievement Awards qualifier status for 2025. The nonprofit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders is the first nonprofit organisation to achieve the qualifier status as an independent entrant. In addition, the qualifier status marks the […]

Women Leaders Are The Key To Safeguarding African Health

African Health

By Matshidiso Moeti and Amie Batson The nature of global health challenges is rapidly evolving. From pandemics to superbugs to climate change, health threats are becoming increasingly complex, interconnected, and unpredictable. The persistence of Mpox is a clear example of how infectious diseases can persist and transform, highlighting the importance of adaptive and proactive leadership […]

African Union Must Reform to Address the Gap Left by US Withdrawal

The African Union is on the brink of significant change as it prepares to elect a new commission chair on February 15-16. The candidates vying to replace the outgoing head Moussa Faki Mahamat include former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Madagascar’s ex-Finance Minister Richard Randriamandrato, and former Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. While each […]

Google’s CEO Meets Nigeria’s President to Discuss Expanding AI Skills

Google CEO Sundar Pichai met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Paris to discuss a strategic partnership aimed at expanding AI skills in Nigeria. Pichai posted about the meeting on X, stating that the discussions centered on harnessing the potential of AI in Nigeria and how his company can partner with Abuja to boost the […]

China Expands African Space Alliances as US Interest in Continent Wanes

On the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt’s new satellite lab—initially celebrated as Africa’s first homegrown facility—now reveals a significant Chinese presence. Although touted as a milestone in local satellite production, most equipment and components are imported from Beijing, with Chinese scientists guiding assembly and training Egyptian engineers. This lab is a key part of China’s broader […]

El-Sisi to Decline White House Visit if Gaza Displacement Plan is on Agenda

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reportedly will not attend White House discussions if they include US President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal concerning Gaza. Trump’s plan, which envisions relocating Gaza’s roughly two million residents to Egypt and Jordan while transforming the enclave into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” has provoked significant criticism among Arab nations. […]

Dakar and Paris Agree on Terms for Full Withdrawal of French Troops

France and Senegal have agreed on a framework for the complete withdrawal of French troops from Senegal by the end of 2025. The withdrawal is aimed at reasserting national sovereignty and redefining bilateral security ties. According to both countries’ foreign ministries, a joint commission will oversee the phased departure of French military elements and the […]