India Eyes Namibia’s Riches in Strategic African Outreach
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the midst of a trip to Namibia, marking the final leg of his five-nation tour that also includes a BRICS summit in Brazil. The trip underscores India’s growing interest in Africa’s vast natural wealth, with Namibia’s reserves of lithium, cobalt, uranium, and diamonds topping Modi’s agenda. As India ramps […]
Foreign Interests Fuel Sudan’s War; Regional Diplomacy Can End It
Sudan’s brutal war, ongoing since April 2023, has become one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 150,000 dead and 14 million displaced. What began as a power struggle between the army and paramilitary forces has morphed into a proxy war, with foreign powers, including Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, backing opposing sides […]
Kagame Raises Doubts Over Congo Peace Deal Amid Health Rumours
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has cast doubt on whether a recent US-brokered peace deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo will hold, citing mistrust and concerns over Congo’s commitment to disbanding the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) militia. The agreement requires Rwanda to withdraw troops from eastern Congo within 90 days, where Kigali denies […]
Africa’s Street Food Capitals: Where Culture Meets Cuisine
Street food is the soul of a city, and Africa’s top culinary hotspots are serving it up with flair. In Lagos, bold spices meet smoky grills for suya, puff-puff, and boli on bustling street corners. Marrakech dazzles with the sunset spectacle of Jemaa el-Fnaa, where tagines and snail soup mingle with honeyed treats. Accra plates […]
