Situation Reports
Crisis or Opportunity? ECOWAS Faces New Levies from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) continues to seek diplomatic means to improve relations with breakaway member states (Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso), now members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The bloc has reiterated its position to keep its door open and encourages member states to continue cooperating with exited member states in a spirit of regional solidarity…
Analyses
What Qatar’s Mediation Means for Rwanda and DRC: A Diplomatic Triumph?
As it’s a principle in Qatar foreign policy to comply diplomatic efforts with UN principles and international law.…
Power at Stake: Is Gabon Heading Towards Change with Oligui Nguema?
Gabon will hold presidential elections on April 12 to end military rule which began with a coup on April 30, 2023.…
Why Francophone Nations Are Kicking Out French Troops From Africa
Ivory Coast has become the latest West African nation to downscale military ties with former colonial power France.…
Africa’s Politics at Lens: Reflections on the 2024 Ghana’s Elections
Ghana's 2024 elections have sent a powerful message to Africa and the world: that democracy is thriving on the…
Will Mozambique’s Post-Election Protests Yield Reform?
The post-election protests and violence have significant economic implications for Mozambique. The country is…
Tanzania’s Political Crisis and its Implications on 2025 General Elections
As Tanzania grapples with the aftermath of this political crisis, the road to recovery and stability remains…
This Week in Africa
Africa This Week (19/04/2025)
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has declared the establishment of a "Government of Peace and Unity"…
Africa This Week (12/04/2025)
Gabon is holding a presidential election today, with eight candidates running for the presidency, including interim…
Africa This Week (05/04/2025)
US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on African countries as part of his 'Liberation Day' strategy, which…
Africa This Week (29/03/2025)
South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, expelled from the US and declared persona non grata by the Trump…
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