Tensions are rising ahead of presidential and legislative elections this month in the Central African Republic (CAR), with increasing violence by armed groups and friction between candidates gripping national headlines. Following an attack by rebels on Rwandan peacekeeping troops, a “protection force” has been deployed to the CAR. The rebels
In a new report published on Thursday, September 24th by Amnesty International, the EU (as well as its member states) was criticized for supporting the Tripoli-based government of National Accord (otherwise known as the GNA) and its coastguard. This was in response to the GNA’s efforts to intercept refugees and migrants
The Russian state has been accused of poisoning Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, after the German government claim to have found evidence of the Soviet-era nerve agent ‘Novichok’ in his system. Steffan Seibert, a spokesman for Chancellor Angela Merkel, made a statement on Wednesday 2nd September 2020. He said tests
Lebanon is in mourning following a deadly explosion that ripped through the city’s port on Tuesday, August 4th, at around 6pm local time. Although recorded casualties are growing, it is believed that at the time of writing, there has been at least 100 deaths and 4000 people injured. As the
The United States military claims Russia is continuing to send military equipment to Haftar supporters in Libya, despite recent efforts by Turkish and Russian delegations to maintain a ceasefire in the region. On Friday 24th July, AFRICOM (The US military’s Africa Command) announced there was increasing evidence from satellite photos
Large groups of pro-Sharia supporters have taken to Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, to protest recent governmental reforms they deem as “anti-Islamist.” Such reforms include allowing non-Muslims, who make up an estimated 3% in Sudan, to consume alcohol, scrapping the apostasy law and public flogging. The reforms come after the religiously conservative
President Trump has cancelled the face-to-face G7 summit that was set to be held in June, amidst safety concerns regarding Covid-19 from foreign leaders, and conflict over Russia’s return to the G7. Trump made the announcement on Saturday 30th May, outlining plans to host an expanded meeting in September with
China seeks to reassert its authority over Hong Kong by pushing through a national security law that critics claim will end the territory’s autonomy. The first draft of the law outlines that secession, subversion, terrorism, and activities by foreign forces that interfere in Hong Kong, would be criminalised. In addition,
Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga was arrested near Paris in the early hours of Saturday 16th May, more than 25 years on from one of the worst massacres of the 20th century. The 84-year-old, who was Rwanda’s most wanted man, had been living under a false identity in a flat
COVID-19 is threatening to further destabilize democracy in Brazil, with mounting fears over President Bolsonaro’s response to the pandemic adding fuel to the fire of popular unrest. On Sunday April 19th, Bolsonaro took to the streets and joined with protesters demanding a return to the type of military rule that external
