Visa Wars: Chad Hits Back at Trump’s Travel Ban with Its Own Block
In a bold diplomatic move, Chad has suspended the issuance of visas to US citizens in direct response to the Trump administration’s renewed travel ban. The US policy targets 12 nations, including Chad, over what it calls “deficient” security checks and deportation refusals. Chad’s president, Mahamat Idriss Déby, called the decision to retaliate a matter of “dignity […]
Wagner Out, Africa Corps In: Russia Reinvents Its Role in Mali
Russia’s Wagner mercenaries are pulling out of Mali after over three years of fighting armed groups alongside the country’s military government. In a statement announcing the decision, the group claims it has fulfilled its mission of retaking regional centers and weakening rebel forces. However, Wagner’s departure doesn’t signal an end to Russian influence. The newly formed, Kremlin-backed […]
Rwanda Quits Central African Bloc After Congo Clash Escalates
Rwanda has announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) amid rising tensions with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fallout follows ECCAS’s decision to block Rwanda from assuming the presidency of the bloc, extending Equatorial Guinea’s leadership instead. Kigali condemned the move as a violation of its rights and accused Congo of […]
Can Dehorning Rhinos Be the Key to Halting Poaching?
In a bold bid to protect Africa’s dwindling rhino population, conservationists are turning to an unexpected solution—removing their iconic horns. A new seven-year study in and around South Africa’s Kruger National Park reveals that dehorning more than 2,000 rhinos reduced poaching by a staggering 78%. By stripping poachers of their prize, the method offers a […]
Idris Elba Wants to Build the “African Odeon”
Idris Elba has spoken of his desire to revolutionize African cinema by developing the “African Odeon”—a continent-wide chain of theatres aimed at reigniting the joy of the big screen. Speaking at SXSW London, Elba highlighted the shockingly low number of cinemas in Africa and expressed his passion to grow the industry, one step at a time. […]
