Inside the Six Agreements Reshaping Kenya, South Africa’s Economic Relations
Kenya and South Africa have expanded their bilateral relations through signing six Memoranda of Understanding to promote economic growth, regional integration and sustainable development.[…]
Inside President Museveni’s Vision for a Unified East African Navy
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has doubled down on his call for unified maritime security efforts among the East African Community (EAC). The long-serving[…]
The Sahel’s Break with the ICC: Sovereignty, Justice, and Africa’s Changing World Order
In June 2026, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formally notified the United Nations (UN) of their decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court[…]
When Doctors Leave, Patients Pay the Price: Healthcare Braindrain in Nigeria
At 8:15 am on weekdays, the waiting areas of most public hospitals in Nigeria are already bustling with activity. Plastic chairs are soon filled[…]
How the US-Backed Lobito Corridor Could Become One of Africa’s Most Strategic Trade Routes
Copper and cobalt pulled from the mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia’s Copperbelt have for decades travelled east or south to[…]
Inside Somaliland’s Ties with Israel Amidst Tension in Somalia
A small, self-declared republic on the northern edge of the Horn of Africa has achieved something it has been striving for over three decades:[…]
Beyond the Bull Market: What Nigeria’s Stock Market Boom Reveals About the Economy
In the market square in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Blessing Adebola weighs out a scoop of garri and names the new price. It is higher[…]
Is Democracy on Trial in Zimbabwe After the New Constitutional Changes?
Signed. Sealed. Delivered. If something is working, well, change it? This is the stance of ZANU PF as it supports the extension of 83-year-old[…]
The Fragile Peace: Why DR Congo and M23 Talks Are Losing Momentum
A year ago, there was a glimmer of hope among diplomats regarding eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A US-facilitated deal between Kinshasa and[…]
Africa’s critical minerals race: Can the continent capture more value?
At Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe’s operation, the country’s only completed lithium sulphate plant exposes the tension between an industrial deadline and the capacity available to[…]
Can Algeria Reclaim Its Role as the Sahel’s Diplomatic Power Broker?
On July 11, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced that Algeria would return its ambassador to Bamako, a day after reopening its airspace to Malian[…]
Shattered Solidarity: How Border Bans on East African Lawyers, Activists Expose the Myth of EAC Unity
One of the biggest promises of the East African Community (EAC) over the decades has been the free movement of people across its member[…]
Nigeria-US Operation Against Islamic State Renews Focus On Counterterrorism in West Africa
The unfolding challenge of insecurity bedeviling Nigeria and the broader Lake Chad Basin region has drawn renewed attention after a joint counterterrorism operation conducted[…]
Somalia’s Constitutional Crisis: What Happens When a President Refuses to Leave Office?
Once again, the Republic of Somalia finds itself in a political conundrum which threatens to undermine years of state-building efforts. At the heart of[…]
Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak Poses Significant Economic Threat to East Africa
On May 5, 2026, the World Health Organisation (WHO) was notified of a spike in suspected Ebola infections in Ituri Province in the Democratic[…]
African Migrants at the Centre of South Africa’s Immigration Debate
A nation that once fought against exclusion is now turning its anger on migrants from across the continent. In South Africa, migrants from Nigeria[…]
Ant Smugglers: Inside Kenya’s Battle against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
For decades, Kenya has established itself as a key player in the fight against the trafficking of elephants, rhinos, pangolins, and exotic birds. A[…]
Turkey-Kenya Military Deal: A New Strategic Alliance Takes Shape
Kenya and Turkey have recently signed a military deal that signals a significant shift in defence cooperation between the transcontinental nation straddling Southeastern Europe[…]
New guide offers scientific solutions to Africa’s seedling survival problem
A new scientific guide released in May 2026, developed by the Centre National de Semences Forestières (CNSF) in partnership with CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes, addresses[…]
Inside Ethiopia’s Partnership with Africa’s Richest Man, Aliko Dangote
Ethiopia stands to benefit significantly from Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, as his investments in the Horn of Africa nation have now surpassed $4[…]
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