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AFRICOM and the Sahel Crisis: A Global Concern On May 30, 2025, during a pivotal digital press briefing at the African Chiefs of Defense Conference, U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, who heads U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), painted a stark picture of the current security landscape. He labeled the Sahel as the “epicenter of terrorism on the globe,” a declaration that resonates deeply given the escalating crises in this region. The Sahel, a vast belt of land stretching across Africa from the…

Today's announcement of the third cohort for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship by CcHUB is nothing short of inspiring. It showcases a significant step toward inclusive innovation in education, with an impressive equal representation of male and female founders. This balance highlights the pivotal role women are playing in revolutionizing learning in Nigeria and throughout Africa. The inventive solutions put forth by these startups aim to bridge the critical gaps in education, empowering a brighter future for…

Cape Town International Airport Earns Top Spot in Africa: A Testament to Excellence Picture yourself walking through an airport that doesn't feel like an airport. Think about vibrant spaces filled with smiling faces eager to assist, spotless corridors, and facilities so efficient that delays seem more like rare inconveniences than everyday occurrences. That's the reassuring experience travelers encounter at Cape Town International Airport, recently crowned as the Best Airport in Africa at the prestigious 2025 Skytrax World…

There's an exciting development brewing on the African continent that's capturing the attention of both technology experts and curious onlookers. Cassava Technologies is contemplating a significant investment of up to $720 million. Why? They're planning to partner with Nvidia Corp to develop Africa's very first artificial intelligence (AI) factory, a decision covered in depth by Bloomberg. Strive Masiyiwa is the mastermind behind Cassava Technologies. This Zimbabwean…

African Oil Discoveries Set to Transform the Global Energy Landscape Imagine a continent rich in energy reserves, like a dormant giant waking to its potential. That's precisely the scene unfolding in Africa's oil sector, according to S&P Global's recent publication, "High Impact Wells 2025". It's noteworthy that Africa has suddenly surged to represent 35% of new oil discoveries in this past year alone. Compare that with a modest 7% just a year before in…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring. TORONTO, Canada (AX) — In a city bustling with diversity and stories, Toronto is poised to turn a page that many in its vibrant Somali community have long awaited. The federal government's recent pledge of $20 million to bring the Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation (SCCR) to life in the Rexdale neighborhood represents not just financial support but a recognition of decades of advocacy by Black and Muslim communities within Canada's most populous city. This…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring. Garowe, Somalia: A Strategic Bastion in the Fight Against Global Terror Under the starlit skies of Garowe, whispers of change are taking flight. In a world where news often travels at the speed of a tweet, a significant revelation emerged from the heart of Northeastern State. Imagine, if you will, a landscape marked not just by desert winds and rolling sand dunes, but also by the invisible lines drawn by global networks of terror. On a breezy Thursday evening,…

Somali Football's Grassroots Revolution: New Beginnings in Kismayo The sprawling beaches and bustling markets of Kismayo serve not just as the city’s identity but as a backdrop to its ever-budding football culture. Now, the heartbeat of this culture has found a renewed rhythm with the Somali Football Federation’s (SFF) inauguration of its second youth development centre. This latest initiative stands as a testament to the federation’s ambition of sowing the seeds of a…

Certainly, the global stage seems to be witnessing yet another chess move, as Russia anchors its media ship on African shores. Specifically, Ethiopia sets the stage for this audacious debut, marking a significant tectonic shift in media landscapes across the continent. But what does this mean? Does Russia’s sudden media presence spell a new era for Ethiopia and Africa at large, or is it a strategic ploy woven into geopolitical ambitions? Introducing a new media center, strategically stationed in Ethiopia,…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the hushed hours of Monday night, an air of uncertainty enveloped the Bardhere district within Somalia's Gedo region. Jubbaland regional forces quietly slipped back into the district headquarters, reclaiming control after federal government troops departed under the veil of night. It’s a development that leaves one pondering: What really happened to prompt this calculated withdrawal? The reasons for the federal forces' exit stay shrouded in mystery, hinting at complex underlying tensions.…