Ethiopia’s New Armed Alliance Raises the Cost of a Fragmented Peace
Seven Ethiopian armed groups have announced a coalition against the federal government. The declaration is politically…
Section
Category: politics
African Union Names Fathallah Sijilmassi G20 Envoy for Debt and Climate Talks
The African Union has appointed Fathallah Sijilmassi as special envoy for G20 and global affairs. His…
South Africa’s $1 Billion NDB Metro Loan Puts Water and Power Reform to a Results Test
South Africa has signed a $1 billion New Development Bank loan for metro service reform. The…
Bille Gas Explosion Turns Nigeria’s Unresolved Methane Leak Into an Urgent Safety Test
A September explosion injured a Bille resident as methane continues to surface through wells and waterways…
Nigeria’s Niger State Custody Deaths Demand an Independent Chain of Evidence
Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners died after being detained by Nigeria's civil defence corps in Niger State.…
Ghana’s Fuel Export Cuts Expose the Sahel’s Coastal Supply Risk
BOST Energies has reduced fuel shipments to Burkina Faso and Mali while prioritising Ghanaian demand. The…
The EAC AI Alliance Is a Test of East Africa’s Regional Digital Ambition
East Africa has launched an AI alliance with Germany's Hessen at a moment when the region…
Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 15.39%, but Household Recovery Is Not Yet Secure
Nigeria's headline inflation slowed marginally in August and monthly food-price growth dropped sharply. Yet food inflation…
South Africa’s Procurement Ruling Resets the Fight Over State Spending
The Constitutional Court has invalidated South Africa's 2024 Public Procurement Act over inadequate public participation. The…
Morocco’s 2026 Election Is a Test of Whether Politics Can Rebuild Youth Trust
With more than 15.8 million registered voters and a campaign shaped by youth unemployment, public services…
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…
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…