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 Africa Eye Editorial Board . A bomb exploded within the African Union after journalistic sources revealed Algeria’s return to “briefcase diplomacy”. “The reports revealed a desperate attempt to buy influence and manipulate key decisions within the African Union. Since President Tebboune’s arrival in Addis Ababa, suspicious briefcases filled with cash have been circulating in the hotel corridors hosting heads of …

Editorial : Africa Eye Nigeria’s women’s rugby league team, the Green Falcons, has achieved a historic milestone by securing a place in the 2025 Rugby League World Series, becoming the first team from the Middle East-Africa (MEA) region to qualify for the prestigious tournament. Their qualification came after a hard-fought MEA Women’s Rugby League World Cup Qualifier against Kenya in …

Arab countries have unanimously rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to place Gaza under American control and expel its population to Egypt and Jordan. This decision was confirmed by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on February 10, 2025. In response, Egypt announced an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to …

Algeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Niger in the construction of an oil refinery with a minimum capacity of 100,000 barrels per day, along with a petrochemical plant in the Dosso region. This initiative aims to strengthen Niger’s petroleum industry and train specialists in the energy sector. During a meeting in Algiers on February 10, 2025, Algerian Energy Minister …

Kosmos Energy, the American company operating the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field offshore Senegal and Mauritania, announced the commencement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production on Tuesday, more than a month after the start of crude production. This milestone marks the transition to liquefying the gas, which makes its transport easier and more efficient. In a statement, Kosmos Energy, …

The Backbone Transmission Investment Project (BTIP) has significantly improved Tanzania’s national power grid, with a notable impact in the capital, Dodoma. Reliable electricity has transformed daily life, benefiting businesses, industries, and essential services like healthcare. At Dodoma Regional Referral Hospital, the drastic reduction in power outages has enhanced operations, ensuring safer conditions during critical surgeries and improving overall patient care. …

Amid escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) convened an emergency summit in Tanzania. The recent capture of Goma by the March 23 Movement (M23) has intensified the crisis, prompting regional leaders to call for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of political dialogue. …

The South African government condemned a “disinformation campaign” following U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to freeze aid, accusing the country of being aggressive toward the U.S. Trump criticized South Africa’s land reform law, calling it discriminatory against white farmers. In response, the South African government rejected these claims, stating that the order was based on “false assumptions” and ignored …

With less than two years remaining until Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election, the political landscape is heating up. On February 7, 2025, Tidjane Thiam, the president of the Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA) and a long-time Ivorian citizen, announced that he has officially renounced his French nationality. This move, in compliance with Ivorian law, is seen as a significant demonstration …