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October 14, 2026
Algeria Sets Its Sights on the Sahel
The North African country seeks to reclaim its status as a security mediator in the region.
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October 7, 2026
Can Regional Powers Prevent Ethiopia’s Conflict From Spreading?
Addis Ababa’s forces have recaptured a key town as rifts deepen in the Horn of Africa.
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September 30, 2026
Ethiopia’s Return to War Threatens to Engulf the Horn of Africa
Analysts fear that the renewed conflict could quickly draw in other regional actors.
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September 23, 2026
What to Know About Djibouti’s Refugee Crisis
The widening Houthi campaign along the Red Sea is further destabilizing the region.
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September 16, 2026
What’s Behind Nigeria’s Military Spending Spree
Ahead of January elections, Bola Tinubu is pulling out all the stops to stem insecurity.
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August 26, 2026
What an Extradition Trial Reveals About Moscow’s Influence in Africa
New details have emerged about a network of pro-Russian actors in the Sahel and beyond.
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August 19, 2026
How Africa Is Battling Climate Extremes
The effects of the coming “super” El Niño will reach beyond the continent.
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August 12, 2026
What to Watch in Zambia’s Elections
The country’s natural resources have put the vote under intense international scrutiny.
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August 5, 2026
South Africa’s Global Image Loses Its Luster
Pretoria’s influence across Africa may be waning following widespread xenophobic attacks.
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July 29, 2026
Anti-Government Protests Resurge in North Africa
Amid extreme heat, demonstrators are protesting power cuts—and the governments behind them.
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July 22, 2026
The Race to Contain the Fastest-Ever Ebola Outbreak
According to the WHO, the epidemic is “outpacing” response efforts.
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