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December 7, 2025
Mali, Sahel

Russia’s Africa Corps Accused of Abuses in Mali Amid Rising Sahel Tensions.

Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali Accused of Abuses Amid Rising Regional Tensions and New Military Developments The Sahel region, a notoriously complex and often violent landscape, is currently reeling...

December 7, 2025
Business

Africa Startup Funding Surges in 2025 Amid Sustainability Concerns.

Africa’s Startup Boom Meets a New Test: Funding Surges but Sustainability Questions Loom The Funding Surge and Its Geography African startups are riding a remarkable wave of investment, but...

December 7, 2025
Nigeria, Trending News, West Africa

Coordinated Security Operation Rescues 24 Schoolgirls Abducted in Kebbi.

Coordinated Security Operation Rescues 24 Schoolgirls Abducted in Kebbi. Coordinated Security Effort Leads to the Rescue of 24 Schoolgirls Abducted in Kebbi, Nigeria It’s a massive wave of relief...

December 7, 2025
Burkina Faso, Sahel

Burkina Faso Faces Leadership, Security, and Human Rights Challenges.

Burkina Faso Navigates a Tightrope Walk: Regional Unity Meets Domestic Turmoil Burkina Faso is currently navigating a truly complex chapter, marked by significant political developments, persistent security challenges, and...

December 6, 2025
Niger, Sahel

Nuclear Waste, Migration Crackdown, and Biodiversity Loss Shape Africa’s Future.

Nuclear Waste, Migration Crackdown, and Biodiversity Loss: Africa’s Future Challenges Unfold Africa is standing at a crucial moment, facing a mix of environmental, social, and economic challenges that will...

December 6, 2025
Mali, Sahel

Rising Jihadist Violence in Sahel Fuels Regional Instability and European Security Concerns.

Rising Jihadist Violence in the Sahel Fuels Regional Instability and European Security Concerns The Sahel, a vast region in West Africa, is currently grappling with a severe escalation of...

December 6, 2025
Business

Africa Startup Shift in 2025 Embraces Profitability and Sustainability.

Africa’s Startup Reset: From Fast Money to Hard Questions, 2025 Rewrites the Playbook The Investor Shift: Not Less Money, Just Smarter Money Remember when African startups seemed to grab...

December 6, 2025
Nigeria, Trending News, West Africa

Twenty Four Abducted Schoolgirls Rescued in Kebbi Amid Nigeria Security Challenges.

Twenty-Four Abducted Schoolgirls Rescued in Kebbi Amid Nigeria’s Security Challenges and Calls for Justice In a rare and much-needed win against Nigeria’s relentless fight with insurgency and insecurity, twenty-four...

December 5, 2025
Niger, Sahel

Uranium Disputes and Gold Royalty Debates Highlight Africa Mining Challenges.

Africa’s Mining Sector: Navigating Sovereignty, Environment, and Economic Crossroads Africa’s mining sector finds itself at a critical juncture, facing turbulent waters as nations and corporations grapple with multifaceted challenges...

December 5, 2025
Business

Africa Startup Funding Hits One Billion in 2025 with Uneven Growth.

One Billion and Rising, but Not Evenly: How Africa’s Startup Scene Grew Up in 2025 A Symbolic Milestone with Uneven Distribution Africa’s startup ecosystem hit a symbolic milestone in...