Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president and a central figure in the nation’s liberation struggle, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 95. His death marks the end of an era for Namibia, as he was instrumental in leading the country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first democratically elected president until 2005.
Early Life and Struggle…
In Zimbabwe, Jameson Timba, interim leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), and 34 activists were found guilty of attending an “unlawful gathering,” an event organized at Timba’s residence in June 2024. The court deemed the gathering as intended to incite violence, disrupt public order, or foster bigotry. The verdict follows over five months of pre-trial detention for…
The phrase “Westerns sealed Africa’s fate” generally refers to the profound and lasting impacts of European colonization on the African continent. The colonial period, which began in earnest in the late 19th century and continued into the mid-20th century, fundamentally altered the course of African history and its socio-economic and political structures. Here’s a closer look at…
Analyzing Nigeria’s counter-terrorism policy involves delving into a multifaceted landscape marked by various challenges and strategies. Nigeria has grappled with insurgency for decades, primarily in the northeastern region, where Boko Haram, and its splinter faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have wreaked havoc. The Nigerian government’s approach to…
Rafah: On Wednesday, Israel attacked targets in the Gaza Strip following its capture of the main border crossing with Egypt, where peace talks were in progress and intended to be the “last chance” to reach a ceasefire agreement.
Israeli tanks advanced on Rafah on Tuesday, seizing the crossing that has been the primary route for humanitarian supplies into the besieged Palestinian…
In recent years, the presence of foreign military bases in Africa has increasingly become a topic of debate and contention. Among these bases, French military installations have historically maintained a significant presence across various African countries, often as part of France’s broader strategy to maintain influence in its former colonies and combat terrorism and instability in the…
In Somalia, a country grappling with longstanding political instability and widespread humanitarian challenges, an incident emerged where Somali soldiers, purportedly trained by the United States, were detained on suspicion of stealing food aid intended for distribution to civilians in need. This occurrence underscores the complexities and difficulties faced in addressing not only Somalia’s…
