Africa

Meta faces mounting lawsuits in Africa over data privacy — will it change the rules?

African countries are stepping up efforts to hold global tech companies like Meta accountable for how they handle user data. This could be a turning point for digital control on the continent.

EBRD to expand into sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq, prioritizing support for Ukraine

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved its Strategic and Capital Framework (SCF) for the next five years, demonstrating strong and continued support for Ukraine.

China engages in military capacity building across Africa

Nearly 100 young and middle-aged military officers from over 40 African countries including Egypt, Mozambique, Tanzania and Kenya have started a 10-day visit to China at the invitation of the Chinese Ministry of National Defence.

India, African nations to launch 1st naval drill off Tanzania

India and 10 African countries will hold their inaugural joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean in mid-April, marking a significant step in military cooperation aimed at boosting maritime security and countering China’s growing influence in the region.

African blocs expand mediation team for Congo conflict

In an effort to rejuvenate peace talks surrounding the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, Southern and Eastern African countries have expanded their team of former heads of state overseeing the mediation process.

Congo army desertion trials spotlight a force in tatters

Congolese soldiers in a mix of fatigues and street clothes crowded into a chapel last week to stand trial for crimes including rape and murder allegedly committed as they fled in the face of a lightning rebel advance.

UN's food agency WFP closes southern African bureau amid funding cuts

The United Nations' World Food Programme, which gets much of its funding from the United States, is closing its southern African bureau due to funding constraints, the agency said on Monday.

China сalls for global attention to Africa’s concerns at G20

Mass Burial for Bukavu clash victims

The remains of victims who lost their lives in the recent clashes between M23 rebels and Military forces in Bukavu have been buried in a mass grave on Thursday.

AfWASA Congress reaffirms commitment to a sustainable water future

African Leaders Meet in Addis Ababa to Discuss Reparations and Regional Security

African leaders are gathering in Addis Ababa this weekend under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” The summit focuses on addressing colonial injustices and advocating for reparations for affected communities.

U.S. pulls back aid to Africa - but China’s path to influence isn’t easy

The U.S. is cutting aid to Africa, but China’s economic challenges and focus on loans make replacing it uncertain.

African leaders meet over conflict in DRC

African leaders have gathered in Tanzania's city of Dar es Salaam in efforts to find a resolution to the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.