AFRICA

WORLD

19 Dec, 2025

Sudan’s War Becomes a Proxy Battlefield, as Egypt Draws “Red Lines”

CAIRO — Sudan’s civil war has become more than a domestic struggle. It is now a proxy battlefield for regional powers, exposing fractures among Arab states and reshaping the balance of influence

MALDIVES·WORLD

16 Dec, 2025

Car Diplomacy: Modi’s New Language of Power and Friendship

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — In an era of summit fatigue, when leaders shuttle from one conference hall to another, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has found a subtler stage for diplomacy: the passenger

CAPITALOG·CYBERIA·WORLD

05 Sep, 2025

As Kenya Swaps Dollar Debt for Yuan, China’s Financial Grip on Africa Tightens

The shift from dollar to yuan payments may offer short-term relief — but could deepen long-term dependence on Beijing’s economic and strategic ambitions. NAIROBI, Kenya — In a bold move that may

China’s Fading Grip on Africa: Loans Dry Up as Trump’s Tariffs Bite

NAIROBI — The cranes that once dotted the skyline of Nairobi, symbols of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, stand idle now, gathering rust under the equatorial sun. Across Africa, the arteries

14 Apr, 2025

CAPITALOG·WORLD

China’s Waning Influence in Africa: Internal Challenges and BRI Troubles

Beijing, — China’s once robust presence in Africa is facing a stark decline, driven by internal economic turmoil and a growing reluctance among African nations to accept loans tied to the Belt

05 Jul, 2024