Congo Peace Effort Gets Unexpected Boost from Trump Adviser
In a move that raised more eyebrows than hopes, a senior adviser to former…
Blockchain and Fintech: Africa’s Quiet Financial Revolution
In a continent where access to a bank account can still feel like a…
Gone but Not Forgotten: South Africa’s Gecko Returns
For over three decades, it was as if the Blyde River flat gecko had…
South Africa Reopens Murder Case of Albert Luthuli
It took nearly six decades, but South Africa is finally reopening the case of…
Historic First: Women’s Cup Kicks Off in Mauritania
In a region where men’s football has long dominated the spotlight, Mauritania is about…
Nigeria’s Land Dries Up as Climate Threat Grows Urgent
In northern Nigeria’s Sokoto state, once-thriving rivers now lie dry and cracked, exposing not…
Sudan’s Diplomatic Ruptures: Shifting Sands, And Dancing Through Crisis
Introduction Sudan's foreign policy reflects its complex interplay of geographic significance, internal strife, and…
The Tradition and Controversy of Foreign Gifts to US Presidents
Introduction The exchange of gifts between heads of state is a time-honored diplomatic practice,…
Empty Nets in Senegal: The Human Cost of Overfishing
In the once-bustling harbors of Saint-Louis, Senegal, fishermen haul in more empty nets than…
The Delicate Balance: Somaliland’s Dialogue with Puntland Amidst Sovereignty Concerns
Introduction The Republic of Somaliland, a self-declared sovereign state in the Horn of Africa,…
JNIM’s Ascendancy in Burkina Faso: Unpacking a Jihadist Surge
Roots, Resilience, and Regional Reverberations Introduction The Sahel, a vast semi-arid expanse spanning West…
South Africa Sends Special Envoy to Mend U.S. Ties
After a months-long diplomatic standoff that culminated in the expulsion of its ambassador from…