The Next Champagne? Inside Kenya’s Plan to Elevate Tea on the World Stage
During the 2026 Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, a simple diplomatic gesture turned into an unexpected debate. Kenyan President William Ruto, French President Emmanuel[…]
Diplomacy Under Fire: Why Sudan Has Accused Ethiopia of Direct Aggression
Relations between Sudan and Ethiopia, two Horn of Africa neighbours, have entered a tense new phase following Sudan’s accusation that drone attacks on Khartoum[…]
The Meth Pipeline: Nigeria, Mexico, and the New Face of Drug Trafficking
When operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) carried out a raid at a secluded forest location in Ogun State on Saturday,[…]
Who Gains More? Inside the Kenya-France Africa Forward Summit Agreements
In May 2026, Kenya hosted the Africa Forward Summit in partnership with France, the first time such a gathering was held outside a Francophone[…]
The Kampala Gathering: Why African and Global Power Rallied Around Uganda
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni took the oath to serve a record seventh consecutive term as president of the[…]
Oyo Schoolchildren Abduction Opens a New Dimension to Nigeria’s Security Crisis
For decades, Nigeria’s security crisis has been defined by geography, with four of the country’s geopolitical regions battling peculiar insurgency situations. The South-West and[…]
Inside the DRC Ebola Outbreak: A Test of Africa’s Epidemic Response
When authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in eastern provinces in May 2026, the announcement carried[…]
The Economy Is Rising, But So Is Hunger
“The economy is bad! Very terrible!” “Have you been to the market recently?” “Things are very expensive.” “We’ve never had it this worse” “How[…]
The Promise and The Price of Return: How Ghana’s Homecoming Boom affects its Local Residents.
When Ghana declared 2019 the “Year of Return,” it was framed as both a symbolic and economic project, an invitation to the global African[…]
Russia’s Drone War Comes for the Black Sea’s Shipping Lanes
In the early hours of 14 April 2026, a Russian drone struck the LADY MARIS, a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier navigating Ukraine’s Black Sea maritime[…]
How Sudan’s War is Dismantling the Country’s Food System
In a crowded neighbourhood in Omdurman, a mother measures out the day’s food with care, dividing a small bowl of sorghum among her children[…]
Inside Somalia’s Worsening Hunger Crisis as 6.5 million Edge Toward Famine
It would be difficult for many people to imagine how starvation feels. Extreme hunger and thirst without relief. Somalia, having been ranked the eighth[…]
Why Nigeria Is Saying No to IMF Money, and speaking for Africa Instead
When the International Monetary Fund announced plans to mobilize between $20 billion and $50 billion to support countries struggling with the economic fallout from[…]
Zimbabwe Shakes Global Markets with Lithium Export Ban
When Zimbabwe, Africa’s leading producer of lithium, announced a major ban on exports, the news sent shockwaves far beyond Harare, the capital. Known as[…]
$25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Gains Momentum Amid Energy Security Push
Nigeria and Morocco are moving closer to finalising a $25 billion transcontinental gas pipeline project that could connect West African gas reserves to North[…]
Uganda’s Dark Days: Real Meaning of the Election Internet Shutdown
At exactly 18:00 on 13 January 2026, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) imposed a nationwide internet blackout, just two days before the general elections[…]
Inside USA Growing Military Strategy in Tanzania and the Indian Ocean
Tanzania has found itself in the middle of a strategic contest to control the Indian Ocean by the world’s greatest powers. The country sits[…]
Jos Attacks: The Recurring Violence in Plateau State
The Angwan Rukuba Attack No fewer than twenty-eight people, among them a pregnant woman, were reportedly killed on Sunday, March 29, 2026, while several[…]
Exercise Flintlock 2026: Testing Security Cooperation Across a Fragmented Region
Terrorism in Africa has evolved into one of the continent’s most persistent security threats, stretching across borders and affecting both military institutions and civilian[…]
From Diplomacy to Investment: Inside Kenya and Mozambique’s MOUs
In March 2026, two African countries took advantage of an international investment forum in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to strengthen their growing bilateral relations. Kenya[…]
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