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July 15, 2026
Sudan Faces New Sanctions as Evidence of Atrocities Mounts
But countries remain unwilling to directly sanction foreign actors enabling the war.
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July 8, 2026
Can Zambia’s Historic Debt Swap Drive Economic Growth?
The country has agreed to invest interest savings in its electric grid.
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July 1, 2026
What to Know About Ethiopia’s Debt Breakthrough
Addis Ababa’s debt relief process has highlighted divisions in the global financial system.
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June 24, 2026
Will Congo’s President Push a Third Term?
As Kinshasa faces multiple crises, a bill risks plunging the country further into instability.
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June 17, 2026
Public Anger Mounts as Kenya Cozies Up to Trump
Critics accuse Nairobi of capitulating to U.S. interests over those of Kenyan citizens.
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June 10, 2026
Somalia’s Fragile Government May Be on the Verge of Collapse
After disputes culminated in fighting last week, the country’s political system is in doubt.
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June 3, 2026
What to Know About Ethiopia’s Election
Abiy’s all-but-certain victory threatens to destabilize the African nation.
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May 27, 2026
Can the U.S. End Nigeria’s Insurgency?
Despite recent successful strikes, experts doubt the campaign’s long-term success.
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May 20, 2026
Mali Strikes Rebel-Held Kidal as Insurgency Worsens
How long can the country—and the Sahel’s other junta-led governments—hold on?
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May 13, 2026
Where Does Madagascar’s Gen Z-Led Movement Stand Now?
The country has announced a constitutional referendum and elections. Can that bring democratic change?
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May 6, 2026
Can a U.S.-Brokered State Budget Help Unite Libya?
Inside what analysts call a “pinky promise” between Libya’s rival factions.
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April 29, 2026
Can South Africa’s Apartheid-Era Negotiator Chart a Smooth Course in the U.S.?
Pretoria stakes high hopes on its controversial pick for ambassador to Washington.
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