At one point the article states that the Deputy National Police Commissioner told reporters that the woman might have been killed because of a love triangle; though, I believe that is a weak claim. There is so little information about gender-based violence readily available, and no truly effective support system at the moment, though they are beginning to surface. One… Read more »
Link to article Gabon is an immensely biodiverse country, 88% of it covered in dense forests and unique wildlife, which allows the existence of a carbon sink (absorbing more carbon than emitting). Gabon is a “crucial ecological anchor” of the Congo basin, regulating much of Africa’s rainfall. Working with The Nature Conservatory and Enduring Earth and partners, the government of… Read more »
Nigeria has become the first African state to commercialize GMOs, which isn’t a problem in itself; however, hybrid seeds, certified seeds, counterfeit certified seeds, and GMO’s are often confused. All are high-yielding, but only GMO’s and certified seeds yield after replanting. The use of hybrid and counterfeit seeds is where the fear of agriculture colonization begins: with only one yield,… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/14/us/kevin-rideout-missionary-niger-intl-hnk Summary: An American missionary was released from Nigerien captivity after being held for nine months. In October of 20205, Kevin was kidnapped by three men from outside his home in Niamey, the capital of Niger. He was taken to the west of Niger, which has a population of Islamist militants. The result of his kidnapping was… Read more »
Link to article: SA: https://www.africanews.com/2026/09/04/injuries-as-violence-erupts-at-south-africa-anti-migrant-protest/ Summary: In South Africa, violence erupted amidst protests against undocumented migrants. Due to ongoing conflict occurring in the DRC, many people (tens of thousands) have fled to seek refuge in safer countries, such as South Africa. The result of this heavy migration to South Africa includes job competition, draining public resources, and a rise in… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/ebola-disease-outbreak-2026-how-msf-responding Summary: Another Ebola outbreak is taking place in the DRC, however, this one has already surpassed the previous Ebola death toll, making it the second-deadliest and fastest-growing outbreak in the country’s history. There are almost 7,000 confirmed cases and over 3,000 deaths. This outbreak was declared last May by the World Health Organization. Armed militia groups,… Read more »
Link to article:https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2026-09-11/south-africa-extradites-to-us-six-suspected-members-of-black-axe-gang South Africa’s Hawks police unit extradited six Nigerian nationals, these suspects are members of the black axe transnational crime network. They were sent to the US to face wire fraud and money laundering charges. US authorities allege the men to have ran online romance scams targeting more than 100 women in the US, this lead to a… Read more »
Link to article:https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-blames-france-inciting-soldiers-mutiny-2026-09-04/ Niger’s military government publicly accused France of orchestrating a mutiny that occured on August 29th. This mutiny happened at a Niamey air base. The military government stated that it had ‘compiled evidence’ and would pursue international courts. Franc’s foreign minister called it “pure fantasy.” The mutiny was short lived and after Russian and Loyalist forces put down… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/congo-extends-state-control-over-mining-with-bid-lock-down-geological-data-2026-09-08/ The DRC is centralizing geological data. They are doing this through a $180 million dollar deal made with the private contractor, Xcalibur, a Spanish based company known for similar jobs. A stark difference between this expansion of geological data mapping in the congo versus states like Australia, is that the DRC is going to keep all… Read more »
Link to article This article focuses on the conflict involving the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the M23 rebel group, and the wider tensions involving Rwanda. Peace talks have been an important attempt to reduce fighting in eastern Congo, but reaching a final agreement has been difficult. The conflict has created major problems for people living in the region and… Read more »