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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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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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