#Africa

And the election winner is … the candidate who can afford Africa’s soaring nomination fees

Alexis Mohamed would have loved to stand against his former boss. A longtime adviser to Djibouti’s president, Ismail Omar Guelleh, Mohamed resigned last September, citing democratic regression in the.

Africa particularly vulnerable as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, say experts

World

World news | The Guardian•Mar 16

Africa particularly vulnerable as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, say experts

Countries in Africa, where farmers depend heavily on imported fertiliser and a large share of household income goes on food, are particularly vulnerable to supply chain disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, experts have said. Fertiliser prices have soared since the war started last month, and Unctad says that may increase food costs and intensify cost of living pressures, particularly for the most vulnerable people. “Any disruptions, any shocks really affect all of us,” said Jervin Naidoo, a political analyst at Oxford Economics Africa, an advisory firm.

World•World news | The Guardian•Mar 12

‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts

The rapid expansion of AI-powered mass-surveillance systems across Africa is violating citizens’ right to privacy and having a chilling effect on society, according to experts on human rights and emerging technologies. ” Nigeria has spent the most on infrastructure, investing $470m on 10,000 smart cameras by last year. An average of $240m was spent by the 11 countries with the investment often funded by loans from Chinese banks.

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World•Deutsche Welle•Feb 3

How can Africa cash in on the gold rush?

The value of gold grew by 65% in 2025, and breached $5,580 (€4,705) per ounce (roughly 31 grams), last week before declining. "What we've been seeing for months now simply shows that uncertainty in global.

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World•Deutsche Welle•Feb 2

US withdrawal from WHO threatens Africa's health gains

The United States sent major shockwaves through the global health system by leaving the World Health Organization (WHO) in January 2026. Not only is the United States one of the founding members of WHO, but...

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