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Here’s why Ethiopia and the Oromo Liberation Front’s peace agreements failed
By Marew Abebe Salemot* Two attempts have been made over the past six years to broker peace between the...
Read moreDetailsMacky Sall and Senegal’s democratic credentials
Senegal’s President Macky Sall announced in early February that presidential elections, originally scheduled for 25 February, would be postponed indefinitely. The announcement has...
Read moreDetailsNiger’s return to democracy in light of global geopolitical competition
France's Macron has supported ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and declined to acknowledge the new Nigerien government. The junta has not...
Read moreDetailsTshisekedi secures a second term as DR Congo president: lessons and challenges
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one of the African nations with large quantities of valuable raw minerals, is...
Read moreDetailsWhy is DR Congo-Kenya rebel group row rattling regional relations?
DR Congo joined the EAC last year, but its membership has been complicated by the by the fact that Mr...
Read moreDetailsIs Mali winning the war against rebellion?
The country's declining security has led to three coups since 2012. After French troops left, the military of Mali and...
Read moreDetailsMali’s military seize control of Kidal rebel stronghold
Mali's military has seized control of the northern town of Kidal, marking the first time the army has held the...
Read moreDetailsWhat South African politicians’ responses to the current Israel-Palestine conflict reveal about historical alliances
The South African government, led by the African National Congress (ANC), characterised the recent events as a “devastating escalation”. However, it primarily...
Read moreDetailsWhy is Zambia’s president issuing a warning to non-existent coup plotters?
By Sishuwa Sishuwa* On 4 September 2023, Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema denounced alleged coup plotters who he claimed were planning to...
Read moreDetailsGabon coup: How Bongo’s rule was brought to an end by broken promises and shifting alliances
By Gyldas A. Ofoulhast-Othamot* The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought to an end with...
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