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[…]
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[…]
Extremist Groups and the Evolving Use of Digital Communication
Terrorist organisations are no longer fighting only with weapons. Increasingly, they are exploiting digital technologies to spread propaganda, recruit followers and coordinate operations across[…]
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[…]
Arson in Kenyan Boarding Schools: Why Is This Happening?
A fatal dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy reopened an old national wound, forcing Kenya to confront not only who starts school fires, but[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
The Natasha Doll and China’s relationship with Race
The “Natasha” doll, a squishy stress-relief product originating in China, became one of the more uncomfortable viral trends of recent months after videos of[…]
Rise of the Kenyan Traveller: Inside the Domestic Tourism Boom
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit Kenya’s tourism sector hard, halving the number of both foreign and domestic travellers. According to the Tourism Research[…]
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[…]
Can Africa Pray and Prosper?
Africa is frequently described as a continent deeply rooted in faith, with Christianity and Islam as the predominant religions. The people of Africa have[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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