África
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What is the Lobito Corridor, cited by US Africa envoy as model for ties?
The United States interest on shifting toward a trade and investment focused policy in Africa, with the Lobito Corridor.
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Banned Russian Submunitions Found After Mali’s Military Announces Airstrikes
An investigation into the conflict in northern Mali has revealed the first confirmed deployment of internationally banned cluster munitions in the region.
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Transforming MEN’talities: What does it mean to be a “real man” for youth in Nairobi County?
Redefining Masculinity Among Kenyan Youth In Nairobi County, UNESCO is promoting conversations that encourage young men to challenge traditional ideas of masculinity and gender roles. Through educational and community-based initiatives,…
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Uganda Lays Foundation for Digital Education through validation of the Draft ICT in Education Policy
Uganda Advances Digital Education Policy Uganda has taken an important step toward strengthening digital education through the validation of its Draft ICT in Education Policy. Supported by UNESCO and development…
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Death, distrust, and desperation: The unending saga of Sudanese refugees trapped in northern Niger
The deep desert of northern Niger has become a site of immense human suffering and institutional gridlock. For hundreds of Sudanese refugees trapped in a remote humanitarian center fifteen kilometers…
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IMF Says Sub-Saharan Africa Needs a Growth Reset
A New Growth Model for Africa Sub-Saharan Africa needs a new growth model as global conditions become more difficult and policy space continues to shrink. According to the IMF, the…
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Medical Resilience in a War Zone
The Transition from Specialized Care to Survival Hub By late April 2026, the medical landscape in war-torn Sudan has transitioned from a functioning national health system to a series of…
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Joint Rescue Mission: Ugandan and Congolese Forces vs. the ADF
The Transition from Regional Insurgency to Global Terror Node By April 20, 2026, the security landscape in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has transitioned from localized militia…
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What is Really Happening in Northern Nigeria?
The Transition from Communal Conflict to Systemic Instability By April 20, 2026, the security environment in Northern Nigeria has transitioned from a series of isolated banditry incidents into a state…
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UN Warns South Sudan at Risk of Full-Scale Famine as Fighting Intensifies
En: ÁfricaThe Transition from Chronic Malnutrition to Imminent Famine By mid-April 2026, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan has transitioned from persistent food insecurity to the precipice of a full-scale famine.…
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Pope Leo Calls on Cameroonians to Reject Violence as 120,000 Join Mass
The Transition from Communal Strife to a Moral Mandate for Peace By mid-April 2026, the long-standing crisis in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions has transitioned from a localized secessionist movement into a…
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The Reparations Dilemma: Quantifying Historical Debt
The Transition from Moral Acknowledgment to Financial Liability By mid-2026, the global discourse on slavery has transitioned from a phase of symbolic apologies and moral acknowledgment to a concrete debate…
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Female Labor Force Participation in the Middle East and North Africa Region
World Bank discussion paper. Female Labor Force Participation in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Regional Trends and the Experience of Saudi Arabia Female Labor Force Participation in the…
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Burundi Country Climate and Development Report
World Bank. Eastern and Southern Africa The Burundi Country Climate and Development Report (2026) analyzes how climate change is affecting Burundi’s economic development and social stability. It highlights that the…
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Africa Economic Update (April 2026)
World Bank. Making Industrial Policy Work in Africa This report by the World Bank analyzes the economic outlook of Sub-Saharan Africa and focuses on a central question: how to make…
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3 ways Africa can maximize the value of its critical minerals and finance its future
Africa’s vast reserves of cobalt, manganese, lithium, copper and rare earth elements are emerging as a crucial lever to narrow a development financing gap estimated at “$1.6 trillion,” especially as…
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Kenya’s tea industry suffers crisis caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran
The Sudden Paralysis of East African Trade Routes In April 2026, Kenya’s tea industry—the backbone of its agrarian economy—entered a state of systemic crisis as a direct result of the…
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OECD – Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC)
Women at the Heart of West Africa’s Regional Food Trade: What Women Food Traders Say about the Constraints and Opportunities They Face Women’s Dominance This digital story, published by the…
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Tinubu’s UK state visit: diplomacy alone won’t fix Nigeria’s problems
President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom highlights Nigeria’s growing international visibility, but it also raises a deeper question: whether high-profile diplomacy is actually improving conditions at home.…
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Africa’s Silence on the Iran War Speaks Volumes
Cautious Continental Response First, American governments adopt restrained positions, emphasizing neutrality while avoiding explicit alignment with Iran or its adversaries. Diplomatic Balancing Moreover, reactions reflect diverse diplomatic ties with the…
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Realizing Africa’s digital trade potential under the AfCFTA
Introduction to Digital Trade Transformation Firstly, Africa’s digital trade is positioned as a key driver of economic integration and inclusive growth under the AfCFTA framework. Emerging Opportunity Landscape Moreover, the…
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Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Africa
In the article “Improving Access to Essential Medicines Through Local Manufacturing in Africa,” published by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Hlazo Mkandawire examines the structural challenges and opportunities facing Africa’s…
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US’s new scramble for Africa is biomedical imperialism
The Militarization of Global Health Governance In a critical analysis published in March 2026, Al Jazeera examines how the renewed United States strategy toward the African continent has mutated into…
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The New Face of African Debt
Shifts from external to domestic debt come with rewards and risks In the article “The New Face of African Debt,” published in Finance & Development by the International Monetary Fund,…
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Building Drought Resilience Across Southern Africa: A Regional Imperative
Southern Africa stands on the front line of the climate crisis. Drought is no longer an occasional shock, it is becoming a defining feature of the region’s future. These droughts…
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Hope on the front lines: What we saw during our return to Sudan
After years of crisis and conflict in Sudan, recent visits to communities on the front lines reveal both immense suffering and surprising resilience among ordinary people. Despite widespread destruction of…
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Youth leading the future of health in Africa: Conversation with Manuel Ntumba
Young people in Africa are emerging as powerful agents of change in the health sector, using innovation, leadership and community engagement to tackle some of the continent’s toughest health challenges.…
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Russian Recruitment of African Mercenaries: Implications for the Ukrainian Conflict
The Escalation of Foreign Combatant Involvement In late February 2024, Ukrainian intelligence officials claimed that Russia has successfully enlisted over 1,000 mercenaries from several African nations to bolster its front-line…
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La esclavitud: ¿el mayor crimen contra la humanidad?
La Unión Africana impulsará ante la Organización de las Naciones Unidas una resolución para que la esclavitud transatlántica sea reconocida como el crimen más grave contra la humanidad. La iniciativa,…
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Africa’s new economic transformation: More than manufacturing
Context and Challenge Africa will add roughly 15 million young workers to its labor force every year. Historically, the region failed to grow manufacturing jobs as others did. This limited…