![Africa’s Elections | In Malawi, food, land, corruption dominate [Lima Charlie News]](https://75bdb6.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Malawi-election-Food-land-corruption.jpg?time=1695544052)
In a small African country battling poverty and starvation, land, farming and corruption remain key issues in Malawi’s politics. Malawi – nicknamed “the Warm Heart of Africa” for the kindness of its people – is one of the poorest countries in the world. A small,… Keep Reading
![Image The Rwandan Jewel - Peacekeepers, Conflict Minerals and Lots of Foreign Aid [Lima Charlie World]](https://75bdb6.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Rwanda-Jewel-480x320.jpg)
The U.S. and the United Nations have long partnered with Rwanda to support peacekeeping and counterinsurgency operations across Africa, providing expertise, weapons and funding to the Rwandan military. Meanwhile, Rwanda reportedly has provided weapons and support to rebel groups that target U.N. peacekeepers, while benefitting… Keep Reading
![Image [Women's Day Warriors - Africa's queens, rebels and freedom fighters][Lima Charlie News]](https://75bdb6.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Womens-Day-Warriors-Lima-Charlie-News-480x320.jpg)
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, Dr. Gary K. Busch spotlights some of Africa’s greatest matriarchs, queens, rebels and freedom fighters, who have been largely scrubbed from history. The pervasive image of a poor, oppressed and powerless African female belies a long and proud history… Keep Reading
![Image Zimbabwe’s Election - Is there a path ahead? [Lima Charlie News]](https://75bdb6.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Zimbabwe’s-Election-Is-there-a-path-ahead-Lima-Charlie-News-480x320.png)
OPINION: Since its inception Zimbabwe has been a divided country. Yet after the recent elections there may be hope, provided a ‘healthy’ opposition can rise to the occasion. President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa (“ED”) recently penned an op-ed in The Guardian titled, “As president, here’s what I want… Keep Reading
![[Silver lining for China in Zimbabwe’s violent elections][Lima Charlie News]](https://75bdb6.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-02-at-12.51.35-PM-480x320.png)
With Zimbabwe’s army mobilized to enforce a state of emergency amid an election dominated by false news and intimidation, it’s clear the troubled African country hasn’t broken a cycle of flawed elections. Yet, as the dust settles there may be one winner: China. Over the course… Keep Reading
![Image Mali's election - West Africa hangs in the balance over a peace that never was [Lima Charlie News][Photo: Baba Ahmed / AP]](https://75bdb6.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Malis-election-West-Africa-hangs-in-the-balance-over-a-peace-that-never-was-480x320.png)
Amid debate over the U.S., French, and UN troop presence in West Africa, the stability of an entire region is at stake as Mali’s citizens head to the voting booths to decide on a new government. Mali has been in a defining state of low… Keep Reading
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Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister, an ethnic Oromo, has brought reforms and a peace plan to his country and its old foe Eritrea. But will he be able to keep the peace among Ethiopia’s own troubled ethnic groups? The prospect of peace with neighboring Eritrea may… Keep Reading
![Image Kenya gambles with debt as China zeros in on East Africa markets [Lima Charlie News][Graphic: James Fox]](https://75bdb6.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/KenyaChinaAFCTFA-480x320.png)
With debt to China mounting and workers in traditional sectors displaced, the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) cannot come soon enough for Kenya. Fishermen in Kenya are in a fight for their livelihood as a wave of imported Chinese fish threatens… Keep Reading
![Image Fight for influence in East Africa turns ugly as foreign powers demand more of a return on investment [Lima Charlie News][Image: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters]](https://75bdb6.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Fight-for-influence-in-East-Africa-turns-ugly-as-foreign-powers-demand-more-of-a-return-on-investment-480x319.png)
In economically destitute Somalia, a little money goes a long way. Since the country collapsed, local politicians have leaned on foreign support. However, as East African markets have become more lucrative, foreign powers including the UAE, China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are demanding more of… Keep Reading
MENA News Brief: Regional Low Intensity Conflicts, April 9th to April 15th – Current as of April 16, 2018. This week’s report covers Jordan, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Iraq, Somalia. | Recommended Reading: Dozens killed in alleged chemical-weapons attack in Syria – Read John… Keep Reading
MENA News Brief: Regional Low Intensity Conflicts, April 1st to April 8th – Current as of April 9, 2018. This week’s report covers Somalia, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen. Somalia -April 8th; Mogadishu, Somalia Somali authorities have seized a reported $12 million in cash from a… Keep Reading
![Image India losing foothold in Seychelles amidst brewing conflict with China [Image: James Fox [Lima Charlie News]](https://75bdb6.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IndiaSeychelles-480x320.jpg)
Back in January, India and Seychelles signed an agreement to build and operate a joint military facility on an island named Assomption, located just north of Madagascar, with the stated purpose of putting an end to piracy around the East African part of the Indian… Keep Reading
![Image Looming debt trap in sub-Saharan Africa [Photo: James Morgan]](https://75bdb6.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/wwf_ocean_06-480x320.jpg)
According to the IMF, the median debt level for sub-Saharan Africa has risen from 30% to 50% of GDP since 2012. Although this is still low by international standards — U.S. debt is nearly at 106% of GDP — African countries are subject to relatively… Keep Reading
![Image Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Egypt's President for life? [Lima Charlie News]](https://75bdb6.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Abdel-Fattah-el-Sisi-Egypts-President-for-life-480x320.jpg)
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. On March 26th, Egypt will hold its presidential “election.” This coming election has received little coverage in the West, and for good reason. Its outcome is predetermined. الرئيس مع أهالي الطلبة المستجدين اليوم باكاديمية الشرطة اثناء… Keep Reading
Narrowed Middle East and Northern Africa News Composition Briefing, Regional Low Intensity Conflicts, February 26th to March 14th – Current as of March 15, 2018. This week’s report covers Turkey, Egypt, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Turkey Overall Security and Stability Situation in Turkey: Turkey continues to combat… Keep Reading
Extended Middle East and Northern Africa News Composition Briefing: Regional Low Intensity Conflicts, February 18th to February 25th – Current as of February 26, 2018. This week’s report covers Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia and Syria. | Suggested reading: “Saudi Arabia, al Qaeda… Keep Reading
