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Namibia Blocks Major Oil Deal Over Procedural Breach
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Namibia Blocks Major Oil Deal Over Procedural Breach

Namibia refuses to recognize TotalEnergies-Petrobras partnership, highlighting growing resource nationalism and regulatory scrutiny in African energy sector.

Tigray's Fragile Peace Cracks as Drones Strike Again
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Tigray's Fragile Peace Cracks as Drones Strike Again

One killed in drone attacks on Ethiopia's Tigray region, signaling renewed conflict two years after peace deal. What went wrong with the 2022 agreement?

China's $4B African Gold Rush Signals New Resource War
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China's $4B African Gold Rush Signals New Resource War

Chinese state miner Zijin Mining acquires Canada's Allied Gold for $4 billion, securing gold mines across Mali, Ivory Coast, and Ethiopia as gold hits $5,000 amid geopolitical tensions.

China's Africa Lending Drops by Half: Strategy Shift or Economic Reality?
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China's Africa Lending Drops by Half: Strategy Shift or Economic Reality?

Chinese lending to Africa fell to $2.1 billion in 2024, down from $3.9 billion in 2023. Analysis of Beijing's strategic pivot from mega-infrastructure to targeted tech investments.

Japanese used cars lined up for sale in an African city
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Be Forward Africa Used Car Exports Rival Japan's Domestic Giants

Japanese trader Be Forward has established a massive African foothold, with used car sales volumes rivaling Japan's largest domestic players since 2007.

Digital bridges connecting Chinese and African icons
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2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges: A Soft Power Offensive Beyond Infrastructure

China launches the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, featuring hundreds of cultural and AI activities to deepen its soft power influence.

A person holding the Somaliland flag in Hargeisa
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Israel Recognizes Somaliland: A Bold Move Ignites a Global Diplomatic Firestorm

On Dec 27, 2025, Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence. The move has sparked intense backlash from Somalia, the AU, and the Arab League, while the U.S. remains distant.

An olive branch resting on cracked earth with a silhouette of a city
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Old Power vs. Youthful Hopes: The 2025 Global Disconnect

Analyzing the global disconnect of late 2025: From the aging leaders in Africa to the fragile Gaza ceasefire and Trump's nuclear ambitions.

Before Vasco da Gama: How China's Lost Explorer Zheng He Shapes Modern Geopolitics in Africa
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Before Vasco da Gama: How China's Lost Explorer Zheng He Shapes Modern Geopolitics in Africa

80 years before Vasco da Gama, Chinese admiral Zheng He's massive fleet reached Africa. Discover how this forgotten history is shaping China's modern Belt and Road Initiative and its geopolitical strategy today.

Nigeria Secures Release of Final 130 Schoolchildren from Mass Abduction
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Nigeria Secures Release of Final 130 Schoolchildren from Mass Abduction

Nigerian authorities have confirmed the release of the final 130 students and staff from a mass kidnapping in November, concluding one of the country's worst such incidents. Explore the details of the release and the broader context of Nigeria's ongoing security crisis.