Growing Military Ties Between Algeria and the U.S.: A Strategic Shift in North Africa?

This notable activity has been met with continuous praise from military and civilian officials in both countries, describing it as a “positive dynamic” in military cooperation, reflecting the two parties’ desire to move forward in developing their …

The EU Hails Plan To Build A Hydrogen Pipeline From North Africa To Europe

(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) The European Union (EU) is backing a plan to build a hydrogen pipeline from North Africa to nations in the EU. The subsea pipeline would transport green hydrogen from Tunisia and Algeria to Germany, Italy, and Austria by …

L&T to set up pellet, DRI plant in Middle East & North Africa region

L&T to set up pellet, DRI plant in Middle East & North Africa region

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is set to establish a pellet and direct reduction of iron (DRI) plant in the MENA region. The project, for a leading steel player, involves designing, building, and constructing the facilities using advanced technologies, …

Power moves: the women changing Africa's leadership

With Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah assuming high governmental positions in their respective countries, it seems the tide is finally turning towards more women across Africa holding …

Man who ran length of Africa reveals new challenge

Christian FullerBBC News, South East Russ Cook previous ran the entire length of Africa in 352 days A man who ran the entire length of Africa has announced his next challenge – running the full length of New Zealand. Russ Cook, nicknamed Hardest Geezer, …

Bad governance: Trigger of violent conflicts in Africa

The SADC region is facing challenges of insurgency in Mozambique and the recent Eswatini uprisings, the Great Lakes region especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo is another conflict prone region, the al Shabaab terror group is a security nightmare …

Man who ran the entire length of Africa reveals his next daunting challenge

Russ Cook is ready to tackle New Zealand after recovering on sausage rolls (Credits: Ben Stevens/PinPep) The Hardest Geezer has announced his next grueling challenge and it involves 60 ultramarathons. Russ Cook will run the length of Aotearoa New …

Africa and the Rise of Ultra Nationalism in the United States of America

Ademola Araoye   Ademola Araoye   Navigating the labyrinth of foreign and security policy in a relatively stable environment, even in the context of the normal anarchic eco-system of the universe of states, is challenging enough. In national constituents …

The UAE’s ever-expanding footprint in Africa

While other BRICS members receive more Western attention for their African presence, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – which became a member of the group in 2024 – has quietly become the continent’s largest foreign investor, with $50 billion in 2022. Backed …