Article – https://apnews.com/article/mali-politician-arrested-military-junta-burkina-faso-4807e0f3eed8266a741ca342a8594576 Summary – This article reports on the arrest of a prominent Malian politician who publicly criticized the junta in Burkina Faso. This comes days after the 3-day conference between the Alliance of Sahel States, or AES, where they discussed severing ties with western countries. This arrest shows the increasing intolerance for dissent and the suppression of political… Read more »
Article – https://apnews.com/article/niger-mali-burkina-faso-sahel-anti-imperialism-47fb42bd9b18ef21061e8a104c6b7424 Summary – This article discusses how junta led nations in africa are using music as a tool to promote anti-imperialism. Thousands from the junta-led countries in Africa’s Sahel region gathered this week in the Nigerien capital of Niamey, with music and cultural displays, to condemn what they called the West’s imperialist agenda and to drive support for… Read more »
Article – https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/eye-on-africa/20241204-civil-society-scpetical-of-the-lobito-project-impact-on-local-economy Summary – This article discusses the Lobito Corridor project in Africa, which aims to improve transportation infrastructure across Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. Despite the potential economic benefits, several local civil society groups are skeptical and question the impact that this project may have on the local economies. They express concerns that the project… Read more »
Article – https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygrne8363o Summary – Following last months presidential election in Mozambique, South Africa has shut down the border into the neighboring country. This shut down at the Lebombo border crossing is due to violent post-election protests following the disputed presidential election, when the ruling Frelimo party won. The Frelimo party began as a nationalist movement fighting for the self-determination… Read more »
Article – https://allafrica.com/stories/202411110238.html Summary – Russia plans to open an embassy in Liberia, expanding its African diplomatic presence. At the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, Liberian Deputy Minister Ibrahim Al-bakri Nyei expressed eagerness to collaborate with Russia in trade, technical exchange, and peacebuilding. Liberia aligns with commitments from the 2023 Russia-Africa Summit, despite its absence. Nyei highlighted ECOWAS concerns about increasingly complex… Read more »
Article – https://allafrica.com/stories/202411080164.html Summary – The UN has launched the first Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility (PAAPAM) to address the challenges that Africa has faced with transportation. Developed through extensive consultation, it focuses on promoting better and non-motorized modes of transport for health, environmental, and social benefits. The plan addresses Africa’s disproportionate road traffic deaths and air pollution-related… Read more »
