In response to economic instability and ongoing currency depreciation, Zimbabwe has recently launched a gold-backed digital currency. This innovative approach uses blockchain technology to issue tokens linked to the value of physical gold. The aim
Russia-Africa Diplomacy: Training Of Human Resource Key Towards Overcoming Challenges And Ensuring Success – OpEd
The rapidly changing global situation as geopolitical tension and Covid 19 pandemic and with much emphasis shifting towards the continental south, Russia has initiated processes to restructure its educational programmes. The move is part of
Fighting among Boko Haram Splinters Rages On
hat is happening? Rival jihadist groups are fighting for control of swathes of north-eastern Nigeria, centred in Borno state on the borders with Cameroon, Chad and Niger, a topographically diverse region encompassing grasslands, forests, mountains
Africa seeks a win-win outcome from European Union partnership
Sustained communication, transparency and mutual understanding are key to a successful partnership, says ambassador. Ugandan Ambassador to the African Union (AU), Rebecca Amuge Otengo, shares with PSC Report her hopes for the early-May Europe-Africa meeting
Spotlight: ISS links security and development to Africa’s climate risks
ISS is delivering evidence-informed climate action to help Africa withstand the complexities and risks of climate change. The ISS is guiding climate change to the top of Africa’s security and development agenda, informing the continent’s
Security and Stabilization in Africa: The Sahel
When May 30, 20231:00 pm – 2:30 pm Where Zoom Webinar
Darfur governor urges civilians to take up arms amidst escalating violence
The governor of Darfur, leader of the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA), has called on citizens to defend their property against looting and theft following the outbreak of armed conflict between the government army and the
Retired military mobilized to support Sudan’s army in conflict against RSF
Sudan’s Defence Minister, Yassin Ibrahim Yassin, called on Friday to mobilise retired officers and soldiers to support the army in its ongoing conflict against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which started 41 days ago. The
Warring Sudanese sides violated short-term ceasefire: Saudi, US statement
Saudi Arabia and the US said both warring Sudanese sides violated the short-term ceasefire, according to a joint statement Sunday released evening. The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to and
Algeria’s growing concerns over instability in Mali
In an interview with Le Figaro on 29 December 2022, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune deplored the deployment of Russian Wagner Group mercenaries to his country’s neighbour, Mali. Tebboune was quoted as saying that the money