Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202510170012.html There has been a recent military takeover of Madagascar following extensive protests from young Malagasy, this takeover is being condemned by the UN. The UN is calling to restore the previous constitution and return the president to the country, also stating they are willing to work with the AU (African Union) and SADC (Southern African Development… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202510170191.html With Somalia’s recent joining of the EAC (East African Community) in 2023, they have decided to elect nine representatives to the EACs legislative branch known as the EALA (East African Legislative Assembly). Lawmakers in Mogadishu voted for these nine specific representatives last Wednesday. This commitment from Somalia comes with the hopes of rebuilding institutions and reconnecting… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202510140044.html Recently peace talks between The Democratic Republic of the Congo and a rebel group operating in the Eastern part of the country called M23 have resumed in Doha, Qatar. The main goal of these talks is to initiate a ceasefire and prisoners of each side. Even though these peace talks have started, rebels claim that the… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202509110239.html Liberia and Rwanda have just signed deals for Visa-Free travel, trade, investment, and cultural exchange. These pacts are a step towards a more united Africa and improves upon the AfCFTA(African Continental Free Trade Area). This agreement will also make the priority of certain agreements more clear, improving cooperation and efficiency. It is also likely that Rwanda… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202509080736.html Somalia and Egypt have completed plans for an Egyptian troop deployment in Somalia. This deployment of troops is said to be to combat terrorist groups such as al-Shabaab, however, the specificities of this deployment are not yet fully confirmed. This movement from Egypt is also to gain more strategic positions in relation to the Red Sea…. Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202509040514.html Ethiopia has been planning the building and grand opening of the GERD (Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam) since 2011, and is set to have its grand opening on September 9th. This dam could possibly have extremely negative consequences for the countries downstream of Ethiopia, mainly being Sudan and Egypt. A joint statement from Sudan and Egypt was… Read more »
