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Category: Africa
NCDC on Disease Alert: Cholera, Dengue, Yellow Fever and More Raise Health Concerns
As rains sweep across Nigeria and temperatures swing between extreme heat and flooding, a new threat is brewing — and it’s not just in the […]
Museveni Forever? Uganda’s President and the Politics of Power Extension
In the heart of East Africa lies Uganda, a nation of lush hills, bustling markets, and a young population hungry for change. But for nearly […]
Two Years, No Trial: Niger’s Ousted President Still Locked Away as Junta Tightens Grip
Two years ago, President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger was waking up in the presidential villa, running a country that had just had its first peaceful […]
Abiy Ahmed: The Nobel Laureate Caught in Civil War
It was meant to be a story of hope. In 2019, Abiy Ahmed, the young and charismatic Prime Minister of Ethiopia, stood before the world […]
When the World Looks Away: Forgotten Conflicts in Sudan, Eastern Congo, and Northern Mozambique
While headlines are often dominated by big global events, there are places where war, fear, and suffering continue quietly — far from the world’s spotlight. […]
Sudan’s Oil War: The Fierce Battle for Kordofan Heats Up
As bombs fall and militias advance, a strategic region becomes the new front line in Sudan’s bloody conflict In the heart of Sudan, the oil-rich […]
The Quiet Storm: Samia Suluhu’s Feminine Approach to Tanzanian Politics
In the bustling streets of Dar es Salaam and the quiet corners of Dodoma’s parliament, a soft but steady force is at work. President Samia […]
Africa’s Gig Workers: How Delivery Riders and Bolt Drivers are Fueling a New Economy
On a hot Wednesday afternoon in Nairobi, Peter Otieno wipes the sweat off his forehead as he manoeuvres his motorbike through traffic. His Bolt delivery […]
Borderless Africa? The Dream of Free Movement in a Fragmented Continent
NAIROBI, Kenya — Imagine driving from Lagos to Nairobi without needing a visa. Picture traders crossing from Senegal to Ghana with nothing more than an […]