In 1994, Rwanda was a country shattered. Close to a million people had been slaughtered in just 100 days. The world watched in horror, and […]
Category: Africa
From Gold to Blood: Inside the Informal Mining Communities Across Africa
In the dusty hills of Burkina Faso, young men with calloused hands dig through the earth in search of gold. Their tools are basic – […]
The ‘Forever Presidents’ of Africa – Why Some Seats Just Won’t Get Cold
In most parts of the world, being a president is like renting a flat: you move in, stay for a few years, and then it’s […]
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 […]