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It’s hard to look away from the tumultuous scene unfolding in the aftermath of the October 2024 elections. Protests have erupted across the country; citizens, disillusioned with the electoral process and fed up with heavy-handed police tactics, are expressing their anger in the streets. However, as Borges Nhamirre eloquently argues for the Institute for Security Studies, these chaotic demonstrations and the police’s indiscriminate crackdowns aren’t the root of the issue—they’re merely the visible symptoms of a much deeper…

Egypt Plans Military Deployment in Somalia to Challenge Ethiopia's Influence in the Horn CAIRO, Egypt — As whispers circulate throughout the region, Egypt's gearing up to dispatch its military might to the rugged terrains of Somalia. This bold move is seen as a counterpunch to Ethiopia's growing hold over the Horn of Africa's geopolitical landscape, with Cairo eyeing a pivotal foothold to command the bustling waters of the Red Sea. Under the shadow of these regional chess games, Cairo will host powwows with Somalia from…

At the COP29 summit, countries are grappling with the daunting challenge of securing up to $1 trillion in climate financing for the globe's most vulnerable populations, all while political tensions cast a shadow over the discussions. With a staggering seventy-two thousand individuals registered for COP29, many are likely to be disheartened by the latest findings from Climate Action Tracker. According to their analysis, despite relentless efforts, the world is still on a trajectory toward a concerning 2.7 degrees Celsius…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Egypt and Sudan have firmly squashed a fresh accord about the Nile’s waters ratified under the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA). This has charged up a simmering rift in the Horn of Africa. With six upstream nations giving the nod to the pact this week, tensions among Nile-dependent countries are now bubbling over. The majestic Nile traces its beginnings to both Lake Victoria and the Ethiopian Highlands. Historically heavyweight players, Cairo and Khartoum stressed that the new deal…

Minneapolis, Minn (AX) — A group of over 35 Somali religious figures and thinkers in Minnesota have shown firm support for the Harris-Walz campaign. Their endorsement stems from deep worry about what a second term for Donald Trump might mean for Muslims in America. Announced during an event in St. Cloud, they made a fervent call for Somali-American voters to back the Democrats to safeguard civil liberties and combat the growing tide of Islamophobia.This coalition, representing various segments of Minnesota's Somali-American…

Somali Immigrants Challenge GOP Narratives in Tim Walz’s Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS – In the bustling atmosphere of Afrik Grocery located in Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, Fardousa Yossuf, a proud Somali immigrant, grabbed my hand and declared herself a "storyteller." Her narrative dates back to 1999, a pivotal year when she sought refuge from the tumult of the civil war in Somalia. Over the years, she has witnessed significant transformations: Minneapolis has evolved into a more vibrant and prosperous city. "This…

The African plantain leaves produce 10 million tons each year. But it would take twice as much to meet demand. So how do you produce more, in a motivated way? This is the challenge launched by several partners.…

Deputies from the Tillabéri region of Niger - 18 signatories out of a total of 26 - are challenging the country's authorities in a statement on the security situation in this part of the country. In the course of a month, 98 civilians and 19 gendarmes were killed in three of the six departments in the region, elected officials…

By targeting the two leaders who advocate a separatist state in southern Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho, the authorities wanted to regain control of the region. The two men are accused of disturbing separating tendencies. But the security measure, which is considered "excessive", risks having the opposite effect.…

How do I manage and distribute authors' rights for artists in Africa in an increasingly digital world? This is one of the debates that excited the participants in the sixth edition of Moca, the African creativity movement, which was held last week in Paris. Platforms and telephone operators are increasingly using the work of artists and artists need to take greater advantage of it. This is particularly…