Mozambique recently swore in Daniel Chapo as its new president following a highly contested and disputed election. His inauguration marks a significant milestone in the country’s political journey, coming after a turbulent electoral process that has raised concerns over the fairness and transparency of the vote. Chapo, representing the opposition party, took office amid allegations of voter…

In a dramatic move, the government of Mali has seized three tons of gold from a Canadian mining company operating in the West African nation, escalating tensions between the country’s military-led government and foreign corporations. The gold, valued at around $180 million, was confiscated from the operations of a subsidiary of Barrick Gold, one of the world’s largest gold mining companies…

On January 12, 2025, Mozambique officially opened its new parliament amidst a backdrop of nationwide strikes and protests that have been escalating over the past few weeks. The opening ceremony, which marked the beginning of the new legislative session, was held in the capital city of Maputo, but it was overshadowed by widespread unrest across the country. The protests and strikes, primarily led…

On January 10, 2025, a tragic attack near the border between Benin and neighboring Burkina Faso claimed the lives of several Beninese soldiers. The assault, attributed to a group of extremists believed to have ties with regional militant organizations, occurred in a remote area, highlighting the growing insecurity in the Sahel region of West Africa. According to official reports, at least a…