Africa: COP29 Climate Talks Conclude With $300 Billion Annual Pledge, but Developing Nations Call Deal ‘An Insult’

Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, has been disqualified from the upcoming elections after failing to sign a required code of conduct, coinciding with the treason charges against its leader, Tundu Lissu, following a rally advocating for electoral reforms. The ruling CCM party is expected to maintain power amid accusations of increasing repression against political opponents by President Samia Suluhu Hassan's government, which has been criticized for its treatment of dissenters. Lissu, who has faced multiple...

In a significant military operation in north-west Nigeria, notorious bandit kingpin Gwaska Dankarami and 100 of his followers were reportedly killed, disrupting criminal networks that have plagued the region. Dankarami, previously believed to be killed in 2022, was a high-value target linked to an Islamic State-affiliated leader and had been hiding in the Munumu Forest. The operation, which follows a deadly kidnapping incident in Katsina State, reflects ongoing efforts by authorities to restore stability and...

Sudanese paramilitaries from the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.) killed the entire staff of the last medical clinic in the Zamzam camp during an assault that resulted in at least 100 deaths, including 20 children, in El Fasher, Darfur. Following extensive shelling, the R.S.F. breached the camp's perimeter, destroying homes and the main market before targeting the clinic, where nine medical workers were shot dead as they had no way to escape. The violence escalates ahead...

A dispute at the Eventide apartment complex on the Atlantic Seaboard over financial irregularities has devolved into a messy situation involving accusations of personal vendettas, sabotage, spying, and extramarital affairs. The billion-rand claim has led to mud-slinging among residents, with tensions escalating as various allegations are thrown around, tarnishing the reputation of the upscale complex. The situation has become increasingly contentious as residents continue to clash over the scandalous claims, creating a tumultuous environment within...

Somaliland, home to one of Africa's longest airstrips and a crucial port on the Gulf of Aden, is strategically positioning itself for international recognition by appealing directly to the Trump administration. Leveraging its key location in a volatile region, officials are making a strong case for their nation's importance on the global stage. With a focus on gaining recognition, Somaliland is actively engaging with key players to secure its place in the international community. Full...

Somaliland, an independent enclave in the Horn of Africa, seeks international recognition through a proposed deal with the United States to lease its key maritime facilities in Berbera city. President Trump's potential endorsement could bring global investment and security ties, though concerns exist over regional stability and the impact on U.S. allies. Somaliland's strategic location on the Gulf of Aden makes it an attractive option for a U.S. military base, offering a critical presence in...