South Africa arrests activist linked to Benin coup plot
South African authorities have arrested Kemi Seba, a French-born Beninese activist wanted for allegedly inciting rebellion after supporting a failed 2025 coup in Benin. Seba, a prominent anti-French voice with ties to military regimes in Niger, was detained in Pretoria alongside his son while allegedly attempting to flee via Zimbabwe to Europe. Extradition proceedings to […]
Cabo Delgado faces instability if Rwandan forces withdraw
Mozambique faces a looming security crisis as Rwanda signals it may withdraw troops from Cabo Delgado, where they have helped contain an Islamist insurgency since 2021. The potential exit—triggered by possible European Union funding cuts—threatens to reopen space for militants targeting civilians and energy infrastructure, including projects led by TotalEnergies. At its core, Cabo Delgado’s […]
Israel’s Somaliland envoy inflames regional tensions
Somalia strongly condemned Israel’s appointment of Michael Lotem as its first ambassador to Somaliland, calling it a blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law. This diplomatic escalation follows Israel’s controversial decision in December 2025 to formally recognize the breakaway region, a move widely criticized by the international community. Mogadishu firmly rejected any attempt to […]
Chagos dispute deepens as UK shelves sovereignty deal
Mauritius has pledged to pursue “decolonization” of the Chagos Islands after the UK shelved legislation to transfer sovereignty. The deal, which required the UK to cede sovereignty and pay roughly $44 billion to lease back the joint US-UK Diego Garcia military base, was halted following opposition from US President Donald Trump. Despite a 2019 ruling […]
Foreign bases fuel Djibouti’s influence
Djibouti has monetized its strategic location near the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, hosting the world’s densest cluster of foreign military bases. The US, China, France, Japan, and Italy pay tens of millions annually to operate out of the small nation, primarily to secure global maritime trade routes and internet infrastructure. President Ismail Omar Guelleh has utilized these […]
Malema’s conviction threatens his parliamentary future
South African firebrand opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle at a 2018 rally. The ruling could disqualify him from parliament if upheld, as, under South Africa’s constitution, citizens with a sentence exceeding 12 months are barred from serving as lawmakers. Malema was, however, released pending […]
Turkey’s Somalia oil gamble goes deeper than drilling
Somalia has partnered with Turkey to explore offshore oil reserves, with the Turkish vessel Cagri Bey beginning deep-sea drilling near Mogadishu. Backed by a broader defense and economic pact, the project could unlock reserves estimated at up to 30 billion barrels. In Somalia, the initiative is seen as a historic opportunity to transform the conflict-ridden […]
Sudan’s war has created world’s worst crisis
Sudan’s civil war between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has entered its fourth year, deepening the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis. The crisis is further exacerbated by soaring global fuel and fertilizer prices triggered by the American-Israeli war on Iran. Despite staggering civilian death tolls, alleged genocide, and widespread starvation, both factions […]
Geordin Hill-Lewis outlines vision as new DA leader
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis was recently elected as the new federal leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA), securing over 90% of the vote. In his victory address, Hill-Lewis stated that he believes the DA can become the largest party in the national government in the future. To that end, he outlined a four-point […]
Pope Leo promotes unity in Cameroon’s conflict zones
Pope Leo arrived in Cameroon on a four-nation African tour, bringing a message of unity to the conflict-ravaged Anglophone regions. Presiding over an interfaith meeting in Bamenda, the Pope championed grassroots peacebuilding to ease tensions stemming from a deadly separatist rebellion that has claimed over 6,000 lives and displaced 600,000 citizens since 2017. In a […]
