By Azu Ishiekwene The writer is the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of LEADERSHIP newspaper based in Abuja, Nigeria. ABUJA. 3 August 2023 (IDN) — Not only are military coups becoming frighteningly frequent in West and Central Africa, virtually all of them, it appears, also speak French. For the fifth time in three years in West Africa, soldiers […]
Russia-Africa Summit Fortifies ‘Deep-rooted’ Relations
By Somar Wijayadasa* This is the second of a two-part article looking into relations between Russia and Africa, which began long before the massive decolonization of Africa in the 1960s. Here is the link to the first part. NEW YORK. 2 August 2023 (IDN) — The second Russia-Africa summit, which concluded on 28 July in […]
Macron Warns of New Colonialism in The Pacific, But Refuses to Abandon Overseas Territories
By Ravindra Singh Prasad SUVA, Fiji. 1 August 2023 (IDN) — French president Emmanuel Macron in a historic first visit to an independent Pacific state by a sitting French President, has denounced “new imperialism” in the region during a stop in Vanuatu, warning of a threat to the sovereignty of smaller states. But, earlier, during […]
The Anatomy of Decades Long Relations between Russia and Africa
By Somar Wijayadasa* This is the first of a two-part article looking into relations between Russia and Africa, which began long before the massive decolonization of Africa in the 1960s. NEW YORK. 31 July 2023 (IDN) — The Russia-Africa summit on 27 and 28 July in St. Petersburg warrants us to examine Russia’s historic and […]
Niger Coup: US Loses Another ‘Vital African Ally’
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK. 31 July 2023 (IDN) — Located at the crossroads of North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, Niger is the largest country in West Africa and the 6th largest country in Africa. Yet, it is hardly a familiar name like Nigeria, Ghana or Kenya. That is about to change. […]
Zimbabwe & Ethiopia Sign Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreements with Russia
By World Nuclear News BERLIN. 30 July 2023 (IDN) — Two more countries, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia, have signed agreements with Russia to cooperate on the peaceful use of nuclear technology on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in St Petersburg. The intergovernmental agreement between Russia and Zimbabwe—which follows a memorandum of understanding […]
US Slams Doors on Africans Seeking Student Visas
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK. 30 July 2023 (IDN) — As the effects of the recent Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action come to light, another opportunity for students of color is being strangled, according to data from the U.S. Government, the UN and World Bank. According to reporting by Nigerian […]
A New Hub For ‘Anime’ Is Born in Southern Africa
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK | LUSAKA. 24 July 2023 (IDN) — Zambia, well known for its copper, emeralds, and other pricey gems, may soon have a new feather in its cap as a hub for aspiring Zambian artists and other creators eager to try their hand in the newest Anime scene. […]
Africa: New Report Shows Way to Mobilise Funds and Achieve Development Goals
PARIS. 19 July 2023 (IDN) — Africa needs an extra USD 1.6 trillion by 2030—USD 194 billion annually—to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), says a new report. The 2023 edition of Africa’s Development Dynamics calls upon African governments and their partners to improve information to investors, increase the capacity of African development finance institutions. By boosting […]
Mozambican Ex-Minister Faces US Trial Over ‘Tuna’ Scam
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK. 16 July 2023 (IDN) — A former government minister reputed to have orchestrated the embezzlement of over two billion dollars and the fabrication of a daring conspiracy whose victims were Swiss bankers, American investors and global lenders, has been extradited to the U.S. where it is hoped […]