On March 30, Senegal enacted a new law that doubles the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations to ten years. The legislation, which also criminalizes the “promotion” of LGBTQ+ identities, follows a similar revival of the Human Sexual Rights and
A warning from the African Union this week has drawn attention to a familiar but unresolved problem: the extent to which African economies remain exposed to events far beyond their borders. Officials say ongoing tensions in the Middle East are
Africa’s digital landscape is expanding at an unprecedented rate. From mobile banking in Kenya to social media in Nigeria and online marketplaces across the continent, connectivity is reshaping the way Africans live, work, and communicate. Yet, behind this rapid growth
The United Nations just issued a heartbreaking wake-up call to the rival leaders in Libya: Stop the violence against migrants. On February 17, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights made it clear that the “detentions, beatings, and mass expulsions”
It seems Algeria and France are hitting the “reset” button on their security relationship, a move born more out of necessity than newfound affection. After a period of chilly diplomatic silence, both nations are acknowledging that when it comes to
Nigeria’s government has formally cautioned that it will hold Russia accountable for recruiting Nigerians which many of them are young and vulnerable to fight in Ukraine. On its surface, the message is diplomatic, a sovereign state objecting to illegal recruitment
