White House Backing Lobito Corridor to Challenge China’s Influence in Africa
The US is stepping up its presence in Africa to counter China’s growing influence on the continent, with the $4 billion Lobito Corridor project in Angola at the center of its move. This major railway project aims to connect Angola’s Port of Lobito to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, facilitating US and EU […]
Tanzania-Uganda Pipeline Faces Funding Challenges After Backers Withdraw
The $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, aimed at transporting oil from Uganda’s Lake Albert to Tanzania’s Tanga port, is facing significant financing challenges. Concerns over environmental impacts and potential displacement of local communities have led six Western banks, including BNP Paribas and Barclays, to withdraw funding for the project. This resistance […]
Congo’s Opposition Wary of President’s Constitutional Reform Plans
Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has announced plans to form a national commission in 2025 to draft a new constitution, noting inefficiencies in the governmental structure and tensions among provincial authorities as motivations for the change. However, the announcement has raised opposition concerns over potential changes to extend the presidential term limit. Tshisekedi, who was re-elected […]
Mozambique’s Ruling Party Calls for Dialogue Amid Election Dispute
Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo, has called for a national dialogue with the opposition to address the rising wave of unrest over disputed election results. Last week, the National Election Commission (CNE) declared Frelimo’s candidate, Daniel Chapo, the winner of the presidential elections. However, independent candidate Venancio Mondlane, backed by the opposition Podemos party, claims he […]
Germany Invested $8.5 Million in Morocco’s Green Mosques
Germany invested $8.5 million to improve energy efficiency and promote renewable energy in mosques across Morocco, aiming to boost employment and sustainable practices. The project, titled “Promoting Employment through Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Mosques,” ran from 2015 to 2021. It was implemented by Germany’s Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) and funded by the […]
M23 Rebels Seek Political Power in DRC Conflict
The Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, active since 2021 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), seeks to control more than just mining sites in eastern DRC. According to researchers’ findings, the M23’s strategy involves disrupting local governance in North Kivu by replacing Congolese authorities, seizing trade routes, and implementing a complex taxation system to bolster […]
Rare Rains Replenish Morocco’s Desert and Sparks Tourism Surge
An unusual downpour in Morocco’s southeastern desert has transformed the arid landscape, replenishing lakes and ponds for the first time in nearly 20 years. In Merzouga, a desert town popular with tourists, the unexpected rain has drawn increased visitors eager to witness the Sahara’s revival. Local guides describe the rains as a “gift from the […]
CAF Awards Nigeria 3-0 Victory Over Libya After Airport Incident
Nigeria has been awarded a 3-0 victory over Libya in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier after a dispute broke out between the two sides earlier this month. Nigeria’s team, which had traveled to Libya for the qualifier match, was rerouted to Bayda airport, nearly 250 kilometers from their destination, Benghazi. There, they faced […]
Mozambique: Post-Election Protests Violently Repressed
At Least 11 People Killed; Dozens Seriously Injured Mozambique security forces killed at least 11 people and injured dozens of others using live bullets and tear gas during post-election protests across the country on October 24 and 25, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should promptly and impartially investigate the apparently excessive use […]
