Beyond TV: Why Nigeria’s 2027 Election Rules Can’t Stop Digital Political Influence

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has reminded television and radio stations to comply with the Nigeria[…]

As Global Tensions Rise, Somali Pirates Are Making a Comeback

For over a decade, the issue of Somali piracy seemed to be a thing of the past, as dramatic hijackings which once dominated headlines[…]

Kenya & Italy explore New Avenues of Cooperation in Justice, Infrastructure, and Trade

Kenya and Italy have established long-standing diplomatic relations in political, economic, social, defence and security cooperation. The two countries’ bilateral partnership, which started in[…]

Nigeria’s troop deployment to Benin Highlights Regional Security Role in West Africa

In April 2026, the Nigerian government deployed troops to the neighbouring Republic of Benin in a move to support democratic stability and to prevent[…]

Diplomatic Victory or Costly Experiment? Reassessing Kenya’s Haiti Intervention

Kenya’s involvement in efforts to curb gang violence in Haiti is perhaps one of the more divisive topics in recent times, particularly because of[…]

Strait of Hormuz Shockwave: How Global Conflict fueled East African Fuel Crisis

In late February 2026, hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran escalated, with the ripple effects hitting global energy markets. The US and[…]

Is African Economic Integration achievable without Freedom of Movement Across the Continent?

When the government of Togo announced in May 2026 that holders of African passports would no longer require visas to enter the country, the[…]

Rwanda champions Novel Approach to Harnessing African Resources

At the Kigali Convention Centre during the Africa CEO Forum, Rwandan President Paul Kagame delivered a pointed critique of the structural foundations of the[…]

Why Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Escaped America’s Visa Processing Cuts

The United States is dramatically changing its diplomatic footprint in Africa, marking one of the most significant shifts in consular services in recent decades.[…]

The Power Play: US vs. China: The Battle for Africa’s 5G Future

Over time, Africa’s telecom sector has faced mounting pressure from surging data consumption, frequent fiber cuts, infrastructure vandalism, and complaints about service quality, prompting[…]

JNIM-Tuareg Operations Renew Focus on Mali’s Security Crisis

Mali’s security crisis has entered a new phase following coordinated attacks by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and Tuareg armed groups. The operations reportedly[…]

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[…]

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