ViewPoints Africa Editorial Team
NAIROBI – The inaugural Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, concluded today in Nairobi, marking a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between Africa and its international
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CAPE TOWN – South Africa finds itself grappling with yet another devastating climate-induced crisis, as President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a National State of Disaster this morning following severe weather that has claimed at least 10
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As the morning mist lifted over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport this week, the arrival of dozens of heads of state signaled a profound shift in continental power. The Africa Forward Summit, opening in Nairobi, is
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ADDIS ABABA – In a development signaling a profound shift in Africa’s technological landscape, Ethiopia and Mozambique have forged a strategic partnership centered on national digital identity systems. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed today,
ViewPoints Africa Editorial Team
A rare and concerning outbreak of Hantavirus, specifically the Andes strain (ANDV), has been identified on the cruise ship MV Hondius. Currently quarantined off the coast of Cape Verde, the vessel is at the center
Viewpoints Africa Editorial Team
Tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia escalated sharply this morning. Both governments exchanged accusations of violating sovereign territory and backing insurgent forces, signaling a dangerous new phase in an already fragile regional landscape. The Core Allegation:
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In this series, we have explored the roots of xenophobia, its historical context, its causes and how it manifests on the ground in South Africa. As we move deeper into the complexities of this issue,
ViewPoints Africa Editorial Team
The recent consolidation of power by Mali's military leader, Assimi Goïta, who officially assumed the role of Defence Minister on May 4, 2026, marks a critical juncture for Mali and the broader Sahel region .
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Welcome back to our xenophobia series. In Episode 1, we defined xenophobia. In Episode 2, we examined what is happening on the ground in South Africa. Now, we ask a harder question: Who is actually
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The recent resignation of Peter Obi from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and his subsequent alignment with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) alongside Rabiu Kwankwaso marks a significant shift in Nigeria's political landscape. This move,
