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Africa’s Top Military Powers in 2025

The latest Global Firepower Index for 2025 reveals significant shifts in Africa’s military landscape, highlighting Egypt’s continued dominance alongside Nigeria’s remarkable ascent to the third position on the continent. The.

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Africa Secures Representation on the UN Security Council: DRC and Liberia Elected as Non-Permanent Members

The United Nations General Assembly has taken a significant step toward enhancing regional representation by electing two African countries—the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Liberia—as non-permanent members of.

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ECOWAS at 50: Hope Amid Fractured Unity

Fifty years ago, in a season marked by Cold War politics and post-colonial fragility, fifteen West African countries came together to sign the Treaty of Lagos on May 28, 1975..

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Africa’s Quiet Rise of Surveillance States

Surveillance today is no longer confined to shadowy intelligence agencies or authoritarian regimes. Across the world, governments employ advanced digital tools to enhance security, improve governance, and protect citizens from.

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Fourth Industrial Revolution: Is It Too Late for Africa to Catch Up?

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, often abbreviated as 4IR, is more than just an incremental technological upgrade; it is a radical reshaping of our world. Unlike previous industrial revolutions that focused.

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Congo Explores Strategic Minerals Partnership with the United States

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing toward a strategic minerals agreement with the United States, a move that underscores the country’s ambition to diversify its international partnerships and.

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DR. WALTON EKUNDAYO GILPIN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, ROKEL COMMERCIAL BANK, SIERRA LEONE RECEIVED SPECIAL US CONGRESSIONAL COMMENDATION AWARD

The African Leadership Magazine has recently honored the Managing Director, Rokel Commercial Bank, Sierra Leone, Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin with Special US Congressional Commendation Award in recognition of his substantial.

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Africa’s Growth From Dependency to Industrial Powerhouse

Foreign aid has been crucial for supporting basic services and development in many African nations for over six decades. Crucial gaps, such as the need for mosquito nets in rural.

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Mandatory Visa Requirement: A New Era for Namibia’s Border Control

In what seems like a well-thought-out policy, the Namibian government has introduced a mandatory visa requirement for all US travellers, marking a significant shift in the country’s border control policies..

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Zimbabwe Turns to Gold Coins Again Amid Economic Instability

Zimbabwe’s central bank has made a significant move in its quest to stabilise the local economy by resuming the issuance of gold coins, a strategy previously suspended for 10 months..

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