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Then-President Donald Trump walks to his seat after speaking with African leaders at the Palace Hotel during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on September 20, 2017
TOP STORIES

Trump election victory, Africa braces for possible U.S. aid cuts and uncertainty

As the results of the United States presidential election were announced on Wednesday, revealing that former President Donald Trump had emerged victorious, a sense of relief spread across Uganda’s capital, Kampala, located over 11,000 kilometers (7,000 miles) away. “The sanctions are lifted,” stated Anitah Among, the parliamentary speaker of the East African nation, during a session in parliament, suggesting her optimism for enhanced relations with … Continue reading Trump election victory, Africa braces for possible U.S. aid cuts and uncertainty

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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia.
TOP STORIES

Will the Ukraine war overshadow Xi and Putin’s push for global reform?

The 2024 BRICS summit held in Russia this week served as a platform for Moscow and Beijing to express their mutual anti-Western sentiments and global aspirations. However, analysts suggest that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine may be straining the “no limits” partnership between the two nations. The choice of Russia as the summit’s venue was strategically important, particularly in light of global efforts to isolate … Continue reading Will the Ukraine war overshadow Xi and Putin’s push for global reform?

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DIPLOMACY

Russia aims for BRICS summit to highlight the increasing influence of the non-Western world

Russia aims for the BRICS summit to highlight the increasing influence of the non-Western world. However, its partners from China, India, Brazil, and the Arab nations are pressing President Vladimir Putin to seek a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. The BRICS coalition now represents 45% of the global population and 35% of the world economy, measured by purchasing power parity, with China contributing more … Continue reading Russia aims for BRICS summit to highlight the increasing influence of the non-Western world

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A general view shows the Mogadishu Sea Port after an Egyptian warship docked to deliver a second major cache of weaponry in Mogadishu
DISPUTES

Ethiopia worried over arms shipments to Somalia

Ethiopia’s foreign minister has expressed concerns that the ammunition provided to Somalia may intensify conflict and potentially be redirected to terrorist groups, as reported by the state news agency on Tuesday. This warning followed the arrival of an Egyptian warship in Mogadishu, which delivered heavy weaponry, marking the second arms shipment within a month after Egypt and Somalia established a joint security agreement in August. … Continue reading Ethiopia worried over arms shipments to Somalia

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A general view shows the Mogadishu Sea Port after an Egyptian warship docked to deliver a second major cache of weaponry in Mogadishu
DEFENCE

Egyptian vessel transported more weapons to Somalia, officials say

An Egyptian naval vessel has transported a significant shipment of armaments to Somalia, which includes anti-aircraft artillery and other weaponry, according to statements from port and military officials on Monday. This action is expected to heighten tensions between Somalia and Egypt, as well as with Ethiopia. This year, the relationship between Egypt and Somalia has strengthened due to their mutual distrust of Ethiopia, leading Cairo … Continue reading Egyptian vessel transported more weapons to Somalia, officials say

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