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April 8, 2026
A New Legal Blow to the U.K.’s Chagos Islands Deal
Britain’s plan to hand back its last African colony is on thin ice.
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April 1, 2026
How Algeria Is Navigating the War in Iran
Algiers has historically close ties with Tehran—but it may benefit from the ongoing war.
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March 25, 2026
The Africa Cup of Nations Controversy, Explained
Many fear the decision to strip Senegal of its title has “blemished” African soccer.
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March 18, 2026
Nigeria’s President Begins a Historic U.K. Visit
Despite their violent colonial past, the two nations have grown much closer in recent years.
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March 11, 2026
How South Africa Is Navigating the Iran War
Pretoria’s awkward dance between Washington and Tehran.
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March 4, 2026
What the War on Iran Means for Africa
The continent is bracing for the ripple effects of a wide-ranging regional conflict.
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February 25, 2026
Egypt Vies for African Influence
As geopolitical tensions rise in the Horn of Africa, Cairo is flaunting its military might.
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February 18, 2026
What’s Behind Ethiopia’s Double-Digit Growth
And can Addis Ababa’s economic boon last?
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February 4, 2026
What Will the U.S. Critical Minerals Summit Mean for Africa?
How African nations fit into the Trump administration’s plans to combat China.
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January 28, 2026
Trump’s Multibillion-Dollar Aid Deals Face Growing Pushback
African governments are increasingly putting the brakes on Washington-led health plans.
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January 21, 2026
Young Africans Are Being Lured Into Russia’s War Machine
The Kremlin may be using Africans as suicide bombers in Ukraine, reports suggest.
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January 14, 2026
Trump’s Claims About Nigeria Strikes Don’t Hold Up
The Christmas attack did not target the Islamic State, observers say.
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