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Homa Bay violence exposes Kenya’s deepening political fault lines ahead of 2027

The Homa Bay violence surrounding the Linda Mwananchi campaign has intensified concerns over political intolerance as Kenya’s 2027 election approaches.

From Colombia to Sudan: The foreign fighters behind Africa’s forgotten war

How Colombian veterans, private security networks and regional supply routes have drawn distant foreign fighters into Sudan’s devastating civil war.

50 Years After ‘Roots’: Why The Gambia is reconnecting with the African Diaspora

Fifty years after Roots, The Gambia is strengthening historic ties with the African diaspora through heritage, culture and remembrance.

China and US face off over Ethiopia’s $12.5 billion mega-airport

Bishoftu airport is emerging as a strategic battleground where Chinese builders and American companies seek influence.

Egypt–Ethiopia Nile tensions escalate over plans for three more dams

Egypt is warning Ethiopia against expanding its Nile dam programme as the decades old water dispute threatens to reshape the balance of power across the Nile Basin.

Rwanda wants to triple its economy by 2035. Can its growth model deliver?

Rwanda's next economic leap will depend on productivity, private investment, exports and whether growth creates enough productive jobs.

Tanzania’s $3billion power bet: Who really wins from the Julius Nyerere dam?

Tanzania’s massive hydropower investment promises cheaper, more reliable electricity, but its biggest test is turning power into jobs, industry and economic growth.

Morocco’s geopolitical gambit: How Rabat is turning its gateway to Europe into power

From Ceuta and migration to ports, trade and the 2030 World Cup, Morocco is using its geography to strengthen its hand with Europe and Africa.

Osun Election 2026: Adeleke victory reshapes Tinubu’s 2027 power map

South Africa’s R500 million Spaza Fund: Who will really benefit?

A government programme aimed at strengthening township retailers is moving forward, but questions over ownership, licensing and accountability remain.