Politics
Libya: Who really owns the state?
Libya’s oil wealth is expanding, but political fragmentation exposes the deeper struggle over institutions, military power and national sovereignty.
Category: Politics
Geopolitics
Abiy Ahmed begins new term as Ethiopia faces security and regional challenges
Ethiopia’s new political chapter begins with a stronger mandate, but unresolved conflicts and regional rivalries could define Abiy Ahmed’s second term.
Politics
Wicknell Chivayo: What his rise reveals about Zimbabwe’s business and political elite
The rise of Wicknell Chivayo reveals how wealth, state contracts, philanthropy and political access are reshaping Zimbabwe’s modern power structure.
Politics
Ethiopia is sliding back into war: Who is really behind the new Tigray conflict?
Ethiopia's renewed Tigray war is exposing a dangerous struggle over power, borders, sea access and influence across the Horn of Africa.
Politics
Africa takes on the world map: UN backs a new picture of the continent
A Togo-led campaign to correct distorted world maps gives Africa a symbolic victory over geography, perception and colonial-era narratives.
Politics
Niger’s attempted mutiny raises questions over who profits from Sahel instability
Failed uprising highlights the intersection of military rule, foreign influence, strategic minerals and regional security in one of Africa's most volatile regions.
Politics
Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis is back: Who is fighting for control of the Horn of Africa?
Renewed clashes, drone strikes and collapsing trust threaten Ethiopia’s fragile peace while drawing Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt deeper into regional rivalry.
Elections
Zambia’s Hichilema wins a second term: What it means for Africa’s copper economy
Zambia’s copper boom is entering a critical phase as President Hakainde Hichilema begins a second term focused on investment, production and local value.
Politics
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.
