Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/biden-africa-angola-trump-china-cd30e0123d91bf520846b28ffeacef80 After promising throughout his campaign and Presidency to visit sub-Saharan Africa, Biden finally visited on Monday in the final hours of his Presidency. His three-day visit in Angola was primarily to highlight the new US-backed Lobito Corridor railway project. The US is backing it to counteract China’s foothold in Africa. We also want to be present… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/kenya-british-army-children-934890cc191dc30de44d52e8fc8b9f1b Kenya and Great Britain have a defense cooperation equaling $44 million. This cooperation allows for up to 10,000 British forces to train in Kenya for 8 weeks each year. Kenya has seen a large amount of biracial children in their country, and this is due to the British soldiers’ stay in their country. These soldiers stay… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202411120232.html Following negotiations between the Ugandan and Saudi Arabian governments, 146 Ugandan migrant workers were released back to their country from various Saudi Arabian prisons or centers. These moves are part of a broader initiative involving the UAE to help legal issues facing some Ugandan migrant workers. The repatriation program is set to last for 90 days,… 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 »
