Africa

by Mesay Berhanu Gemechu Is it the beginning of the end of Africa’s overreliance on foreign aid? Trump’s decision to end the flow of aid going to the developing world, notably Africa, which has been channeled through the USAID over…

Algerian identity cannot be reduced to a singular narrative. It is the result of a long and complex historical journey shaped by diverse influences: Berber (Amazigh), Arab, African, Mediterranean, Andalusian, Ottoman, and French; that have each left a distinct mark.…

Over the past few years, Jude Osakwe, a Nigerian professor at the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST), Continental Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Africa, has been working on various aspects of BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and…

Babardee Fakeh Samura is 35 years old, lives in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, and is one of those unusual cases. Having spent his childhood and early youth in a very vulnerable situation, he took advantage of the opportunities that…

The case of Cherif Mellal, the former president of the JS Kabylie football club (JSK), perfectly embodies the repression of dissenting voices in Algeria. Beyond his role as a sports leader, Mellal became a figure of opposition against political interference…

With geopolitical developments shaping the world, Africa is expectedly to change with the times. It has gone far, particularly with Russia, opening new directions in bilateral economic cooperation after their joint historic summits. It is also time to make critical…

In the face of cultural, political, and identity-based tensions, Algeria is being called to redefine its national foundation. Between its diverse heritage and democratic aspirations, a new form of Algerian identity may emerge; one that embraces inclusiveness, respects the rule…

For years, Kabylia has stood out for its academic excellence, with some of the highest success rates in national exams (Baccalaureate, Brevet) in Algeria. Yet, in 2025, a decision by the Algerian Ministry of National Education shocked many: the official…

The managing director of SOS Humanity, Till Rummenhohl, comments on the discontinuation of financial support for civil search and rescue by the German Federal Foreign Office and the media reuse of a false claim made by today’s Foreign Minister Johann…

Ultimately, the St Petersburg International Economic Forum remains one of the foremost platforms for global dialogue on economic cooperation, investments, innovation, and inclusive growth. The 2025 theme – Strengthening Multipolarity for Sustainable Development – is not only timely, but central…