https://allafrica.com/stories/202602230417.html The article is about how Ethiopia and Eritrea are getting really tense again and people are worried another war could happen. The two countries used to be at war from 1998–2000, and even though they made peace in 2018, things are falling apart again. Ethiopia is accusing Eritrea of sending weapons and supporting rebel groups inside its territory, especially… Read more »
https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/power-struggle-sudan This article talks about the conflict in Sudan and how it is affecting other countries. The war in Sudan, which started in 2023 between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), is still going on and getting worse. Because of the fighting, millions of people have been forced to leave their homes, and many have fled to… Read more »
https://allafrica.com/stories/202604220094.html The article talks about conflict and instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The United States is considering moving about 1,100 Afghan evacuees from a base in Qatar to the DRC. These are people who helped the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan and were evacuated after the Taliban took over in 2021. However, this plan is… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-nations-borrow-155-billion-this-year-sp-says-2026-03-18/ This article talks about how African countries are expected to borrow about $155 billion in 2026 due to increasing financial pressure and rising debt. Many governments are borrowing not just for development, but also to pay off existing debt and keep their economies stable. The article shows that borrowing is increasing by about 10% compared to… Read more »
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Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/somalias-south-west-state-says-it-has-severed-ties-with-federal-government-2026-03-17/ This article talks about how Somalia’s South West state has officially cut ties with the federal government, showing serious political tension within the country. The disagreement is mainly about power and control between regional leaders and the national government. Somalia operates under a federal system, so power is supposed to be shared, but the article shows… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/who-says-strike-sudan-hospital-kills-least-64-takes-facility-out-service-2026-03-21 This article is talking about a deadly attack on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, where at least 64 people were killed and the entire facility was forced out of service. According to the World Health Organization, the hospital was one of the only functioning medical centers in the area, so it being destroyed leaves thousands… Read more »
Link to Article: Sub-Saharan Africa faces slower growth as US-Iran war raises costs The article states that the World Bank has downgraded its 2026 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa, lowering expectations from 4.4% to 4.1%. This is due to the fallout from the Iran war, which began in late February and has disrupted global markets. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices,… Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9y95kxyko The article states that Nigeria has begun prosecuting more than 500 suspects accused of involvement in terrorist activities, marking one of the largest terrorism trials in the country’s history. The mass trial opened at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where 227 suspects were arraigned before 10 judges under heavy security. The charges include aiding and… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrepkppnl1o Somalia’s first offshore oil drilling station is a massive pivot for the nation’s economy, as it signals a shift from decades of plans and potential action to active operations. As of this week, Somalia has officially launched it first ever active offshore oil drilling operation. The drill sits on the Curad-1 Well, positioned deep in the… Read more »