Sahel Violence Is Becoming Africa’s Long Security Emergency
Sahel jihadist violence is on track for a record year, showing that military rule, foreign security…
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US Sanctions Put South Africa’s Land Reform Fight on a Global Stage
Washington's new visa restrictions turn South Africa's land reform and race-policy debate into a global diplomatic…
Congo’s Tear-Gas Protests Put the Third-Term Question Back in Focus
The latest Congo protests over constitutional change are a test of term limits, opposition unity and…
Sao Tome’s Vila Nova Begins Second Term With Trust as the Real Mandate
Carlos Vila Nova's second term begins after a first-round re-election, with legislative, regional and local votes…
Tunisia’s Opposition Verdict Pushes Its Democracy Crisis Past Appeal
Tunisia's highest court has upheld prison sentences of up to 45 years for opposition figures, lawyers…
Hichilema’s Second Term Puts Zambia’s Democratic Reputation on Trial
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has begun a second five-year term, but election disputes, opposition arrests and…
Ethiopia’s Executive Presidency Proposal Puts National Dialogue Legitimacy on Trial
Ethiopia's national dialogue has backed an executive presidency proposal, but opposition boycotts and active conflicts leave…
Nigeria’s Campaign Opens With Tinubu and the APC on an Economic Security Test
Nigeria's campaign season has opened with President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid testing whether voters accept the…
Guinea-Bissau’s Referendum Puts Presidential Power at the Centre of Its Transition
Guinea-Bissau will vote on August 30 on a new constitution that would expand presidential authority before…
Muhoozi’s 2031 Bid Turns Uganda’s Succession Question Into an Open Campaign
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba says he will run for president in 2031, sharpening debate over…
Tanzania’s Vice-President Resignation Opens a New Test for Samia’s Rule
Emmanuel Nchimbi's resignation as Tanzania's vice-president opens a constitutional transition and a wider test of President…
Zambia’s Court Closure Turns the Election Dispute Into a Rule-of-Law Test
Zambia's closure of top courts on the final day for an election petition has intensified scrutiny…