New Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict is “inevitable”

A TPLF insider claims Abiy Ahmed is leading Ethiopia toward another war A former senior TPLF official delivers a grim forecast: another war between Ethiopia and Eritrea “appears inevitable.” In a wide-ranging interview, he describes a scenario...

UK court clears the way for deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker 

An Eritrean man who has been fighting to stay in the United Kingdom is set to be deported to France after losing a High Court bid to have his removal temporarily blocked. The 25-year-old Eritrean man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, crossed...

Massive Pentagon Leak Reveals U.S. Plans to Counter Iran in the Red Sea

by Our Correspondent in Doha A massive leak of highly classified U.S. Department of Defense documents has been exposed on a Telegram channel reportedly run by Iranian operators, raising alarm within Washington and among U.S. allies. The files,...

Ten Channel migrants deported to France in one in, one out scheme

Ten small-boat migrants have been deported from the UK back to France, more than doubling the number of people so far returned under a new “one in, one out” deal. The group were flown out on Air France commercial flights on Thursday under the...

Exploring the mysteries of the universe and the history of South Africa

Untold mysteries the universe holds Have you ever wondered how vast the universe is? Do our little minds know? Or were you too busy worrying about mundane day to day issues to worry about what's happening up in the sky? Or did you think what is...

World Bank appoints Carlos Felipe Jaramillo as Vice President for East Asia and Pacific, based in Singapore

With over 20 years of leadership experience, Jaramillo will oversee a $32 billion portfolio across 23 countries, advancing the Bank’s jobs-centered development agenda in the region. BANGKOK, Thailand – The World Bank Group has appointed Carlos...

Africa’s strongest currencies by region in 2025: Implications for travel and investment

From the resilient West African franc in Francophone states to the stable pula in Southern Africa, the performance of local currencies is redefining how Africans move across borders and how investors gauge opportunity on the continent. While...

How one young Eritrean may have driven a small boat through Starmer’s ‘one in, one out’ policy

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Why We Don’t Learn About Africa’s Great Kingdoms

It becomes clear fairly quickly that we don’t know Black history in America. But just as striking, we also don’t know African history — and for the same reason. For centuries, both were deliberately distorted or erased to serve the interests of...

Russian Nuclear Energy Diplomacy; New Fano Offensive in Ethiopia: Africa File, October 2, 2025

To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Russia. Russia signed an agreement with Ethiopia to construct a nuclear power plant....

Human rights fanatic Starmer is sunk... by human rights! Lefty lawyer PM Keir sees launch of 'one-in, one-out' migrant flights grounded by court

Labour's 'one-in, one-out' policy was plunged into chaos on Tuesday night as the High Court blocked ministers from sending a small-boat migrant back to France. The ruling – the first challenge to the policy to reach court – is likely to pave the...

The Afar Question: If Our Camels Carry Ethiopia, Who Carries Afar?

By Amin Ahmed The Afar people are not thirsty for war — they are thirsty for survival. They are not hungry for conflict — they are hungry for security and stability. Yet, in Ethiopia’s recent history, survival and dignity have been denied to them...

How the UAE built a circle of bases to control Gulf of Aden

Newly built runways and ports offer snapshot of Abu Dhabi's regional ambitions and deepening strategic ties with Israel From the islands of Socotra in the Indian Ocean to the coasts of Somalia and Yemen, satellite imagery analysed by Middle East...

JNIM Economic Warfare: Africa File, September 11, 2025

To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Mali. Al Qaeda’s Sahelian affiliate has begun forcibly enforcing its blockade on...

What Do Companies Need in a Future-Ready ERP?

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Influencer asks R52k for 30-60-second video, stuns entrepreneur: "What's a fair rate?"

Cape Town business owner Mena Kooger, who owns the local brand Silki Skincare, was shocked to hear an influencer's rates The person, who had fewer than 100 000 followers on Instagram, quoted the company R52 000 for a 30- to 60-second video Some...

Trump eyes Nobel Peace Prize as committee quietly carries on without him

STOCKHOLM, Oct 3 — US President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants the Nobel Peace Prize when it is announced next week but experts predict he has little chance against those toiling on forgotten causes outside the limelight. The prestigious...

Pilot program aims to give Vermont African diaspora food businesses ‘staying power’

Each weekend this month, you can sign up to learn how to cook a meal from the African diaspora: green plantain porridge, classic mac and cheese, curried chicken and shrimp creole. These cooking classes, led by local chefs and held at Clemmons...

Accelerating Value in Insurance with AI: From Experimentation to Realized Enterprise Value

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Issues Warning to Somalia, Egypt, Eritrea Over Red Sea Access

Ethiopian Prime Minister Issues Warning to Somalia, Egypt, Eritrea Over Red Sea Access ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has vowed to “correct a historic mistake” that left Ethiopia landlocked after Eritrea’s independence, calling...