Fracture within Ecowas and animosity with US provides ideal ground for terrorism in West Africa
Despite the military regimes of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger forming an alliance of Sahel states to fight terrorism and to promote economic development, recent attacks with mass fatalities indicate that terrorist groups might already be taking advantage of the lack of a coordinated counter-terrorism strategy in the region.
Geneva Academy finds post-independence African youths free of colonial hangover are worried about corruption, safety and security
International influence on Africa was important, with China and the US being seen as important, but Chinese influence appears to be most influential. Russia is not viewed negatively, although its involvement in conflicts is not seen as positive.
Conflict-generated displacements, refugee numbers hit record levels as Africa registers 45 million
Given the persistent growth in displacement, there has been a doubling in the forcibly displaced population in Africa since 2018. Three-quarters of these people – 34.5 million – are internally displaced. This represents a near tripling in the number of internally displaced people in Africa since 2017.
Counterterrorism: Experts says economic growth is an alternative that’s never been tested in Africa
Social and economic development policies, on the other hand, contribute to the expansion of a new middle class in communities that have traditionally lent support to terrorist groups, according to Rand Corp researchers Kim Cragin and Peter Chalk.
Under fire Nigerian President Tinubu announces plan to expand credit access to citizens, businesses
The implementation of the programme was planned in stages, beginning with Federal civil service employees and now the general public.
23 Congolese military officers handed death sentences for cowardice to boost discipline in army
Overall 24 soldiers stood trial. In addition to those handed death penalties, four received 2-10 year sentences, six were acquitted and one’s case was deferred for further investigation.
Uganda gears up for unveiling of AU’s 10-year strategic plan to up food production
The summit according to the commissioner which is organised by the African Union and the republic of Uganda will commence in three weeks is a huge milestone as it will see the union’s heads of state and government consider and adopt the (2026-2035) CAADP strategic plan
Food security: African Union working on long term plan to raise cropland, cut further imports
A statement issued at the Pre-African Union Extra-Ordinary Summit on Post-Malabo CAADP Agenda media briefing by Maj-Gen David Kasura-Kyomukama, cites statistics that show Africa spends $100 billion – mainly on cereals – while $16 billion goes to fat and oil imports.
Election violence erupts in Mozambique after election court ruling, at least 21 killed
Footage circulating on various social media platforms showed protesters burning and looting shops in the capital Maputo and the city of Beira, where some city officials were reported to have fled the city.
Sudan suspends participation in global hunger-monitoring system on eve of famine report
In a letter dated December 23, the government’s agriculture minister said the government is halting its participation in the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system. The letter accused the IPC of “issuing unreliable reports that undermine Sudan’s sovereignty and dignity.”
