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Africa Now (16-30 June, 2025)

OVERVIEW

This edition of Africa Now News Digest covers key developments across the continent. The continent experienced uncertainties and security challenges, with deaths reported as a result of anti-government protests in Kenya and raids....

Neighbourhood News Digest - 03 July 2025

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Envoy Begins Moscow Mission as Ties Deepen-Tolo News
Gul Hassan Hassan, the ambassador of the Islamic Emirate in Moscow, has officially started his mission. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers....

The Middle East after the Israel- Iran War

The Twelve Day War between Israel and Iran may seem like a short burst of conflict that was contained in its scope, but might prove in the long term to be a fuse that was lit to the regional powder-keg. The US intervention that appears like having b....

Neighbourhood News Digest - 26 June 2025

Afghanistan
Pakistan to begin third phase of forced deportation of Afghan refugees-The Khaama Press
The Pakistani government will initiate the third phase of forced deportations of Afghan refugees in five days. The Ministry of....

Neighbourhood News Digest - 19 June 2025

Afghanistan
Afghan Traders, Industrialists Concerned By Halted Goods in Bandar Abbas-Tolo News
As Israeli attacks on Iran continue, the Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment has expressed concern over the goods belonging to....

Neighbourhood News Digest - 18 June 2025

Afghanistan
Hanafi Leads Delegation to China for South Asia Forum Participation-Tolo News
As part of the Islamic Emirate’s ongoing efforts to expand diplomatic ties with neighbouring and regional countries, a high-ranking de....

Neighbourhood News Digest - 16 June 2025

Afghanistan
Afghanistan-Iran Trade Exceeds $3 Billion Annually: Iran Officials- Tolo News
According to Iranian officials, trade between the two countries exceeds $3 billion annually. This would make Afghanistan Iran’s second....

US–China Confrontation at the 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue

This year’s IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, held in Singapore came at a time of heightening US-China contestation and strategic rivalry. Framed against this backdrop, the forum discussed a plethora of issues focussed on the region’s most pressing secur....

Neighbourhood News Digest - 09 June 2025

Afghanistan
Daily Mail: Taliban employs advanced technology to build sophisticated drones-The Khaama Press
The Taliban are using advanced, smuggled technologies to build drones with precision capabilities, including navigation....

Neighbourhood News Digest - 06 June 2025

Afghanistan
US Travel ban on Afghanistan exempts SIV holders, Green Card Residents, and Immediate Families- The Khaama Press
The US travel ban on Afghanistan exempts Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, green card residents, ....

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