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 […]
Category: Africa
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 […]
Growing Up in a Border Town: Life Between Two Countries
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After the Coup: Life Under Military Rule in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso
In the dusty streets of Niamey, the capital of Niger, the change came quietly at first. Then came the fear. “I used to sell fruit […]