Category: African Timeline

  • African Union Granted Full Membership in G-20

    African Union Granted Full Membership in G-20

    The African Union (AU) was officially granted full membership in the Group of Twenty (G-20) during a momentous ceremony at the G-20 Summit held in New Delhi on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The inclusion of the AU was met with widespread enthusiasm and support, marking a significant step towards greater…

  • Gabon’s New PM Sets the Clock: Fresh Elections in 2 Years

    Gabon’s New PM Sets the Clock: Fresh Elections in 2 Years

    Gabon’s new interim Prime Minister, Raymond Ndong Sima, has announced the need for fresh elections in the country within the next two years, following a recent military coup that ousted President Ali Bongo. While the junta responsible for the coup has promised a free and fair election, they have not…

  • Gabon’s Borders Reopen Like Nothing Happened

    Gabon’s Borders Reopen Like Nothing Happened

    Gabon’s recent decision to reopen its borders this Saturday is a swift development following the abrupt closure just three days ago in the aftermath of a military coup that saw President Ali Bongo ousted from power, as reported by Reuters. This move signifies a crucial turn of events in the…

  • Gabon Coup Effect: Rwanda and Cameroon Play Defense with Military Reshuffles

    Gabon Coup Effect: Rwanda and Cameroon Play Defense with Military Reshuffles

    In the aftermath of the recent military coup that ousted President Ali Bongo in Gabon, neighboring countries Rwanda and Cameroon have swiftly undertaken significant changes within their own military ranks. The coup, which sent shockwaves globally, led to condemnations from international bodies such as the United Nations and the African…

  • Gabon Coup: From Contested Votes to Military Moves

    Gabon Coup: From Contested Votes to Military Moves

    Gabon, a central African country known for its oil-rich resources, has been thrown into turmoil following a disputed presidential election, culminating in a military coup that has taken the nation by surprise. The election, which took place on Saturday, has led to widespread allegations of fraud and an abrupt power…

  • EU’s 2023 Mission: Teaching Extremists a Thing or Two In Africa

    As per a recent report from a German newspaper, the European Union (EU) is currently in the process of planning a groundbreaking military-civilian mission set to take place in Africa by the end of 2023. The primary objective of this initiative is to counteract potential instability resulting from activities by…

  • BRICS

    BRICS

    The Evolution of BRICS in Global Economics and Geopolitics BRICS, an acronym initially coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in 2001, represents a powerful coalition of five rapidly growing economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Originally envisioned as investment hotspots, these nations have evolved into a formidable…

  • The civil conflict in Ethiopia

    The civil conflict in Ethiopia

    Saudi Forces Accused of Killing Hundreds of Ethiopian Migrants Fleeing Yemen Conflict Amidst Escalating Ethiopian Civil Unrest Saudi security forces have reportedly killed numerous Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers attempting to cross the border with Yemen in search of safety amid the ongoing conflict that has caused extensive loss of…