On October ninth 2024, Mozambique held its presidential election. The win went to candidate Daniel Chapo, representative of the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique, (FRELIMO). FRELIMO has been in power in Mozambique for 49 years, since the independence of Mozambique in 1975. With a history of fraudulent elections, thousands of Mozambique citizens have protested against the FRELIMO victory, leading… Read more »
https://www.africanews.com/2024/11/13/russian-military-advisors-in-equatorial-guinea-reports Recent reports indicate that Russia has deployed between 100 and 200 military advisors to Equatorial Guinea, focusing on training elite units responsible for safeguarding President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and his family. These advisors have been observed in the capital, Malabo, and the city of Bata. This development emphasizes the strengthening of military ties between Russia and Equatorial Guinea,… Read more »
Due to climate change factors, record high food inflation, and violence in Northeastern Nigerian states, Nigeria is expected to have just over 33 million citizens suffering from food insecurity in 2025. Climate change has brought severe flooding to Nigeria, raising the prices of food and non-food commodities/services. In October of 2024, the FAO, (Food and Agricultural Organization of the United… Read more »
Tensions between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have risen due to increased attacks by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern DRC, aiming to isolate Goma. Diplomatic attempts at peace have failed, leading to a likely continuation of proxy conflict rather than direct war or peace. Dragonfly Intelligence outlines three scenarios: Proxy War (60-70% likelihood), where Rwanda supports… Read more »
https://allafrica.com/stories/202411130043.html On November 13, 2024, Judge Roosevelt Willie of Liberia’s Criminal Court ‘A’ issued a 72-hour final warning to the Executive branch, demanding the release of Ibrahima Khalil, a Guinean national arrested in Lofa County for allegedly recruiting Liberian ex-soldiers to overthrow Guinea’s government. The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) filed a petition for a Writ of Habeas… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202411060014.html The war between Sudan and South Sudan is growing worse and worse, specifically in the region of Abyei. The region is rich in oil resources and sits on the border between the two countries, both claiming ownership to it. It is said that the war continues to have a profound effect on security, economic, and humanitarian… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202411110047.html Security analysts in Nigeria are voicing concerns after reports of a new insurgent group operating from the country’s northwestern region known as the Lakurawas. The group reportedly originated in the Sahel region, particularly Mali and Niger. Defense officials released the discovery to journalists and asked everyone to remain vigilant. They originated in July after Niger’s military… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202411110238.html Russia is planning to open an Embassy in Liberia. This was announced at the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum. Russia is doing this in order to spread its diplomatic footprint across Africa, and Liberia is eager to deepen its collaboration with Russia. They believe the partnerships will lead to shared prosperity. The Liberian… Read more »
