Politics
Pay Up and Still Perish: Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry Claims More Lives
In the forests of Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, a sinister economy has long been…
A Minister Falls, a Budget Passes, and Ramaphosa Lives to Fight Another Day
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa may not be the flashiest leader in African politics,…
African Envoys in Crimea Spark Ukraine Diplomatic Storm
In the high-stakes world of international diplomacy, who you shake hands with—and where—can get…
Coup in the Making: Niger’s Junta Edges Closer to Full Military Rule
In Niamey, the capital of Niger, the ruling military junta has taken another decisive…