Sibut’s Muslim Return Tests Central African Republic’s Fragile Reconciliation
The return of Muslim families to Sibut is a hopeful sign for Central African Republic, but destroyed homes, weak livelihoods…
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Guinea’s Stadium Massacre Trial Faces a New Credibility Test
The suspension of prosecutor Algassimou Diallo has reopened questions about judicial credibility around Guinea's September 28 stadium massacre case.
Somalia’s Baidoa Clashes Expose the Cost of Federal Fracture
Heavy fighting in Baidoa has shown how Somalia's federal political disputes can quickly become a security and humanitarian crisis in…
Senegal’s Asset-Disclosure Referendum Tests Faye’s Transparency Promise
Senegal's asset-disclosure reform could strengthen anti-corruption rules, but the referendum route turns transparency into a political test between Faye and…
Tanzania’s Terror Charges Against Chadema Put Democracy on Trial
Tanzania's terrorism charges against Chadema officials and Tundu Lissu's resumed treason trial have turned opposition politics into a rule-of-law test.
Uganda’s Gaza Peacekeeping Vote Tests Africa’s Security Diplomacy
Uganda's vote to approve troops for a Gaza stabilisation force raises hard questions about African peacekeeping, risk, funding and diplomacy.
Uganda’s Gaza Peacekeeping Vote Tests Africa’s Security Diplomacy
Uganda's vote to approve troops for a Gaza stabilisation force raises hard questions about African peacekeeping, risk, funding and diplomacy.
Senegal’s 71 Arrests Put Rights and Rule of Law Under Pressure
Senegal's prosecution of 71 men under tougher same-sex laws has become a major test of rights, due process and democratic…
Madagascar’s Colonial Land Reform Tests Sovereignty and Investor Trust
Madagascar's court-backed land reform revives colonial-era property questions while testing sovereignty, rural access and investor confidence.
Senegal’s TikTok Jailings Test Africa’s Digital Free-Speech Line
Senegal's jailing of three TikTok influencers over posts criticising President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has put digital free speech and democratic…
Ghana’s Opposition Protest Tests West Africa’s Democratic Confidence
Ghana's main opposition party has taken to the streets over claims that democracy is under attack, turning judicial trust and…
Talon’s Senate Return Tests Benin’s Institutional Power Balance
Patrice Talon's election as Benin's first Senate president places the former leader back at the centre of power and tests…