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…
Justice and Outrage in Côte d’Ivoire’s Sextortion Case
In a twist more suited to a true-crime documentary than a courtroom, Côte d’Ivoire…
Libya’s Capital in Crisis: Tripoli Falls to Militias
Tripoli has once again been turned into a battlefield, as rival militias unleashed firepower…
Koyo Kouoh’s Journey to Art’s Most Powerful Stages
In a world that too often dismisses African creativity as an afterthought, Koyo Kouoh…
New Leadership, New Vision: Gabon’s Political Shift
In a ceremonious display of national unity and a symbolic departure from decades of…
Nursing in 2025: Shortages, Stress, and Saving Lives
As the world marked International Nurses Day on May 12, 2025, the World Health…
Malaysia Backs Ethical Palm Oil Growth in Kenya
In a strategic push to deepen trade ties between Malaysia and East Africa, Malaysia’s…
Africa’s Top CEOs Gather in Abidjan for Big Business
It’s not every day that Africa’s titans of industry, heads of state, and heavyweight…