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Angola Committed to the Creation of an African Space Program

On April 5, the Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Social Communication, Mário Oliveira, announced that Angola is “committed to working with everyone to develop our national space program”, according to Angop News Service. This was announced at the 3rd African Space Conference.  The minister also announced that Angola is leading an effort to build a satellite alongside of multiple...

Wagner Group Resumes Recruitment for African Operations, Amid Human Rights Concerns in Mali

Following a period of dormancy in the wake of the Ukraine invasion, Russian mercenary group Wagner has recommenced its recruitment efforts for African operations, with a particular emphasis on Mali. This resurgence targets men aged 22-50 for assault units and drone operation positions. The Rise of the Africa Corps: Following the deaths of Wagner Group founders Prigozhin and Utkin, a new...

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Analysis: Israel’s Return Strike has Reestablished Deterrence

Last night I published a quick analysis of how I see the situation playing out: “Tonight, Israel responded to Iran’s attack on its soil with a simultaneous aerial attack across targets in Syria, Iraq, and...

Senegalese President Faye Makes First Foreign Visit Since Election

Senegal's newly elected President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has made his first visit to a foreign country since his election as President late last month. He has made his visit to Mauritania, in order to...

Several Hundred Killed by Cholera, Dengue Fever, in Sudan

The Sudanese Ministry of Health has announced the deaths of several hundred people as a result of cholera and dengue fever as the health situation in the country continues to deteriorate amidst the ongoing...