Link to article This article focuses on tensions between Nigeria and South Africa over attacks against Nigerian migrants living in South Africa. During bilateral talks in Abuja, Nigerian officials asked South Africa to do more to stop xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants. Nigeria said that this problem has existed for many years and questioned whether South African… Read more »
Link to article This article talks about growing tensions between Kenya and Burundi because of the treatment of the undocumented foreign workers in Kenya. Kenya recently announced a 90-day amnesty for undocumented East Africans after President William Ruto ordered businesses operated by foreigners without proper work permits to close. Many Burundians living in Kenya started to worry that they would… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/ugandan-kingdom-gripped-by-succession-battle-after-monarchs-death-2026-09-10/ King Oyo Nyimba who was the world’s youngest monarch as he was instated at the age of 3 in 1995, has died of cancer. This occured on August 27, 2026. He never married or acknowledged any children. This triggered a succession dispute in Uganda’s traditional Tooro Kingdom. The clan’s succession committee appointed prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma…. Read more »
https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20260909-gambia-s-power-crisis-boils-over-as-anger-reaches-breaking-point Since June of 2026, the residents of Gambia have become restless, as power outages are happening more and more. The outages can last anywhere from eighteen to forty-eight hours, causing Gambians to have to sleep in heat and mosquitoes, and plan their lives around the outages. This past Monday, September 7th, people flooded the streets of major cities across… Read more »
https://www.dw.com/en/congo-ebola-spread-vaccine/a-78457248 The Democratic Republic of the Congo, often known as the DRC, is facing a crisis. A deadly Ebola outbreak has swept the country, becoming one of the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreaks on record, and putting not only those in the DRC at risk, but those in neighboring countries as well. There are two main reasons the virus has become so… Read more »
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e3py6rx2ro Trona, a mineral found in Kenya’s Lake Magadi, is one of the many natural brines that has been used by Tata Chemicals, an Indian company that makes soda ash, since they went under contract 100 years ago. Soda ash can be found in most glass wear, laundry detergents, textiles, and paper. Kenya is the fourth largest producer of the… Read more »
One major issue in Nigeria recently is the country’s struggle with youth unemployment. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with over 220 million people, and a large percentage of its population is under the age of 25. While this could be a major advantage for the country’s economy, many young Nigerians are having trouble finding stable jobs after… Read more »
Food security has become a major issue in Ethiopia as the country continues to deal with the effects of climate change, drought, and economic challenges. Ethiopia has a population of more than 120 million people, and many families depend on agriculture for their income and food supply. Because farming is so important to the country’s economy, changes in weather patterns… Read more »
When people talk about climate change, the focus is often on large countries like the United States or China. However, Kenya has become one of the most interesting examples of how a developing country can invest in renewable energy while still growing its economy. In recent years, Kenya has expanded its use of geothermal, wind, and solar power, making it… Read more »
Mozambique continues to face security challenges in its northern Cabo Delgado province, where an insurgency has been active for several years. Although the conflict may not receive as much international attention as other global crises, it has had a significant impact on local communities and the country’s economic development. Armed groups linked to extremist movements have carried out attacks in… Read more »