Washington Erred in Embracing Ruto—but Now Must Double Down on Helping Him Succeed In June, Kenyans took to the streets to oppose government proposals to hike taxes. In doing so, they were also airing their
ANALYSIS: How ECOWAS should treat breakaway Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
Stability in West Africa requires that both organisations take pragmatic and flexible approaches, and learn from past mistakes. Military juntas in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formed a confederation at the first summit of the
US seeks new military basing in West Africa amid withdrawal from Niger
US troops are “on pace” to leave Niger by Sept. 15 deadline, according to the Pentagon’s top commander of forces in Africa. The Biden administration is seeking new bases that US troops may use in
Why the World Should Engage with African Coup Regimes
To support African democracy, prosperity, and security, the US government should tailor engagements in each country. Three West African coup leaders — a general, a colonel and a captain — gathered last weekend to formally
Somalia’s Foreign Policy – OpEd
A foreign policy is a major component of any country’s national infrastructure and statehood. It is a guide to a government’s relations with other states and the international community, and usually not only represents the
Kenyan Protests Escalate Amid Violence, While Nigeria Faces Similar Economic Turmoil
At least one person died on July 16 amid ongoing anti-government protests in Kenya, adding to the toll of at least 50 fatalities and 413 injuries caused by police brutality since the demonstrations began. This
Russian Agencies Recruiting African Specialists – OpEd
With thousands conscripted into the army to fight in neighbouring Ukraine, several more thousands escaping military mobilization and migrating abroad, Russia currently lacks highly skilled labor for offices and unskilled labor for its industries, agriculture
Convulsions In Kenya – Analysis
The general election in Kenya in 2022 saw the victory of President Ruto, who defeated Raila Odinga in an alliance backed by former president Uhuru Kenyatta. This time, there were no political upheavals or rioting.
Tunisie : les prisonniers politiques, frein à la présidentielle ?
Les arrestations pour motif politique pourraient ainsi que les ordonnances de silence créer des conditions impossibles pour la tenue d’élections démocratiques en octobre. L’alarme a été tirée par les principaux partis d’opposition en Tunisie. Ces
Guinée: les Forces vives de Guinée préparent une mobilisation face aux «dérives» de la junte
Les condamnations nationales et internationales se multiplient après l’enlèvement il y a une semaine dans la nuit du mardi 9 au mercredi 10 de Foniké Menguè et Billo Bah. Au sein des Forces vives de