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The ongoing withdrawal of French troops from West Africa is creating a significant power vacuum, one that is rapidly attracting the interests of private military contractors. Analysts have noted a concerning trend: nations in the Sahel region are increasingly leaning on these firms for a variety of missions. What does this mean for regional stability and the future of international military cooperation? As of early 2025, France has transferred control of its historic military bases from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to…

The latest Economic Survey, released by the Kenyan Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), has unveiled a modest yet significant growth of 2.4% in formal sector employment for the year 2024. This statistic reflects not just numbers, but the real lives of millions striving for stability and recognition in an ever-evolving job market. Intriguingly, the informal sector dominated this landscape, accounting for a staggering 83.6% of total employment, which translates to roughly 17.4 million individuals operating in various…

Pope Francis' Private Burial: A Solemn Farewell In a moment steeped in reverence and reflection, the private burial of Pope Francis took place at the Vatican. Surrounded by close friends, family, and trusted aides, this intimate ceremony served as a poignant farewell to a figure whose influence extended far beyond the boundaries of the Catholic Church. As the world watched, a deep sense of loss was palpable. Pope Francis once said, "We are not a museum; we…

Kenya Looks Toward Private Investors to Unlock Strategic Growth at Key Seaports In a move underscoring Kenya’s keen awareness of escalating competition along East Africa’s coastline, the government is turning decisively toward private investors. The goal? To boost the development and operation of two crucial ports—Mombasa and Lamu—positioning Kenya firmly as a maritime trade leader in a bustling, increasingly competitive region. Imagine for a moment the intricate hum of Mombasa port: containers swinging…

Imagine a network so complex and deeply intertwined, yet not where you'd expect to find it—no, not in a tech corporation or a sprawling conglomerate, but within mercenary operations. The Wagner Group is perhaps most notorious for providing soldiers for hire to authoritarian states, but the real story weaves through an extensive and intricate tapestry of corporate alliances. These range from mining to political influence, each thread tightly connected, forming an ensemble that performs on stages far and wide—especially…

Somali Leaders Hold Secretive Talks Over Ethiopian Troops MOGADISHU, Somalia — Amid swirling tensions around Ethiopian military presence, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is in a fragile negotiation with Abdiaziz Laftagareen, the president of Somalia's Southwest State, insiders disclosed Tuesday. The high-stakes meeting, shrouded in secrecy, seeks to tackle the thorny issue of Ethiopian soldiers jostling around Somalia's sovereignty and regional tranquility. This happens against the backdrop of geopolitical plays involving…

Private Corporations Drawn Into the Dispute Between Somalia and Somaliland The ongoing conflict between Somalia and North Western of Somaliahas unexpectedly drawn in private firms, igniting serious consequences. Authorities have explicitly stated that any information released by these companies must indicate that North Western of Somaliais still a part of Somalia. Otherwise, they may face punitive measures. According to reports from the East African, Somalia's Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) invoked the nation’s…

To equip itself with the most important infrastructures that are so much lacking in development, Africa is turning more and more towards the private sector. Latest example in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Australian metal magnate Andrew Forrest is now portrayed as the future builder of the Inga Mega Pond. A disproportionate…

Yearly, universities and schools in Somalia produce hundreds of graduates who be part of the labor market in Somalia looking for alternatives which can be tough to get hold of. Attributable to a long time of civil struggle in Somalia, it has widespread poverty ranges and hampered financial progress. This had led to acute unemployment ranges with out there knowledge indicating that nearly 68 per cent of kids aged 14-29 are unemployed. Somalia has an estimated inhabitants of 15 million and has a predominantly youthful…

We do not understand this refusal. A church that is present in the country and that is an important part of civil society. We do not understand. They ask that there be a specific receipt for election observation. We have never spoken, we do not know a single case that an NGO has a receipt for election observation. All this surprises us and we ask many questions. We want to know a little more. Félicien Mavoungou, National Coordinator of the…