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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
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In Sudan, the anniversary of the April 6 uprising has once again drawn citizens, civil society groups, and pro-democracy activists back into public space—physically where possible, symbolically where not. The date, which in 2019 marked
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YAOUNDÉ — In a move that has fundamentally reshaped the political landscape of one of Africa’s longest-standing administrations, Cameroon’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the office of the Vice-President. The decision, passed
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Beyond the Outbreak: Lessons from the DRC’s Two-Year Mpox Crisis KINSHASA — On Thursday, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officially declared the end of the mpox outbreak as a public
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The African continent is currently witnessing a series of seemingly disconnected events that, when viewed together, reveal a profound and troubling pattern. From the streets of Banjul to the military camps of Burundi and the
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The African continent is undergoing a profound industrial transformation, transitioning from its historical role as a primary resource exporter to a burgeoning global manufacturing hub. This shift is most visible in the automotive sector, where
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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
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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
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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
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As Africa steps into 2026, the promise of economic recovery is once again colliding with a stubborn and familiar constraint: debt. Across the continent, rising borrowing costs, weakening currencies, and slowing growth are converging into
