Sub-Saharan Africa
The UN Adopts Non-binding Resolution for a New World Map
A recently adopted United Nations measure calls for a shift away from the traditional map model, challenging centuries of cartographic colonialism in everyday use, education, and perception. The Mercator projection has been entrenched in our daily educational, technical, and governmental use. A Togo-sponsored resolution encourages members to adopt the Equal Earth projection, an alternative that corrects generations of cartographic distortion.
A New Scramble: Critical Minerals and Competition in Sub-Saharan Africa
Precious minerals are abundant resources in Africa, driving nations to maximize revenue; with growing geopolitical polarization, this could signal a shift in ownership.
Pope Leo’s Ten-Day Tour of Africa
Pope Leo embarked on a tour of Africa on April 13, 2026, and was set to visit Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea.
The UN Recognizes the Enslavement of African People as the “Gravest Crime Against Humanity”
The resolution recognizing the enslavement of African people as the “gravest crime against humanity” was proposed by Ghana and passed in a 123 to 3 vote, with 52 nations abstaining.
Guinea’s Military Government Dissolves 40 Political Parties
Guinea’s military-led government has dissolved 40 of the nation’s political parties, further consolidating government power while echoing a growing trend in the Sahel region.
Weeks-Long Fuel Blockade in Mali Continues to Worsen
Mali, a country of 25 million people, has faced a weeks-long fuel shortage due to a blockade on fuel imports by jihadi militants. Daily life in Mali has been deeply disrupted, with basic necessities such as medical services having their services disrupted due to a lack of fuel.
Over 120 People Dead, 300 Injured from Car Bombs in Somalia
At least 120 people were confirmed dead and over 300 people injured in a bombing, blamed on al-Shabaab militants, in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, that occurred last Saturday.
OPEC African Members React to Cuts in Oil Exports
OPEC, the Organization of Oil Exporting Countries, will be cutting their oil exports by over two million barrels a day, a spokesman representing the organisation announced last Wednesday. OPEC is a coalition of fifteen nations that pools their oil resources in order to influence global prices, primarily by setting production quotas and export limits.
Peace Conference Scheduled for Tigray War
Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) agreed to negotiations led by the African Union, Ethiopia’s National Security Advisor said on Wednesday. Who added, “We have accepted this invitation which is in line with our principled position regarding the peaceful resolution of the conflict.”