Since 2020, Africa has seen more political unrest, violent extremism, and democratic reversals than any other region in the world. A wave of coups has washed across the Sahel and West Africa, leaving authoritarians in
UNHCR: ‘Act now’ or Sahel crisis will be ‘problem for the world’
Action must be taken immediately to address the humanitarian crisis in the Sahel or other countries will be drawn in and it will “become a problem for the world,” a UNHCR official warned Wednesday. The
The Horn Of Africa States: Why Investors Are Wary Of The Region – OpEd
Despite the significant size of both area and population, the plentiful natural resources, and the geostrategic location, why do international investors both near and far avoid the Horn of Africa States region or are wary
Mali opposition sets up transition government in exile
Malian opposition politicians said Saturday that they had formed a transition government in exile to rival the one governing the country, ruled by the military since a 2020 coup. It was the latest maneuver by
British MPs And Lords Ask UK To Support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan For Western Sahara – OpEd
More than 30 British members of Parliament (MPs) and Lords have written an open letter last week to United Kingdom (UK)’s Secretary of State Lord David Cameron calling on the UK to back Morocco’s autonomy
Kenya: Biden Says Kenya in Line to Be First Sub-Saharan Nato Ally
Kenyan President William Ruto is the first African leader to make a state visit to Washington since 2008. US President Joe Biden announced Kenya would be made a major non-NATO ally . Kenyan President William
The new rules of geopolitics in Africa
Washington should foster coalitions that can offer a better value proposition than competing revisionist powers. The forced closing of two U.S. military bases in Niger and the hasty withdrawal of a much smaller group of
ANALYSIS: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni woos Africa
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proven more palatable than many Western leaders feared when the right-wing politician – some even called her a neo-fascist – became Italy’s prime minister in 2022. After all, she
‘Now is the time to unleash Africa’s peace power’ Guterres tells Security Council
Peace is the key to unlocking Africa’s future and for strengthening the continent’s voice and influence in building peace globally, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday. “Now is the time to
French, Russia, Chinese firms vie to build Ghana’s first nuclear power plant
Ghana will select by December a company to build its first nuclear power plant from contenders including France’s EDF, U.S.-based NuScale Power and Regnum Technology Group, and China National Nuclear Corporation, an energy ministry official