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Imminent Elections Obscure Republic of Congo’s Growing Succession Battle

As the Republic of the Congo approaches a March 15 presidential election widely viewed as tightly controlled, attention is fixed on Denis Sassou Nguesso — the 82-year-old incumbent seeking what researchers say will be effectively a fifth consecutive term since his 1997 return to power. Analysts Remadji Hoinathy and Nirvaly Mooloo of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) warn that the vote is unlikely to alter the country's political trajectory, suggesting instead that the ruling Parti Congolais du Travail (PCT) will…

South Sudan’s Conflict Sparks Humanitarian Crisis

Trapped in Conflict: South Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis The ongoing violence in South Sudan has left thousands displaced and vulnerable, with the fragile peace agreement under threat. Civilians face dire conditions as government and opposition forces continue to clash. Recent clashes have left 280,000 people displaced in Jonglei state. Humanitarian aid is restricted due to safety concerns and resource cuts. The peace process, established in 2018, is at risk of collapsing. Displacement and Loss: The Human Toll…

Africa Emerges as the Most Limited Area Due to New U.S. Entry Restrictions

Trump Expands Travel Restrictions, Targeting 15 Additional Countries President Donald Trump has expanded United States travel restrictions to include an additional 15 countries, predominantly in Africa, a move that is poised to exacerbate tensions in U.S.-Africa relations and disrupt travel, education, and business connections across the continent. Among the newly added countries, 11 are African: Angola, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This…

Turkey’s helping hand reaches out to South Sudan

In line with its friendly attitude towards African countries, Turkey stands with one of the youngest countries on the continent. In southern Sudan, projects are underway from Turkish aid and development agencies. In the last decade, since South Sudan gained independence, state development, aid and education agencies have helped the country implement a number of projects to lift the people. The African country of South Sudan with a population of 12 million was ousted from Sudan on June 9, 2011.…