Development & Economy
Nigeria on edge as Trump threatens sanctions and military action

Nigeria on edge as Trump threatens sanctions and military action

Nigeria’s financial markets have entered turbulent waters following threats of sanctions and possible military action from U.S. President Donald Trump. The remarks, made in response to what he described as Nigeria’s failure to protect Christian

Development & Economy
Africa’s first G20 summit: highlights and what’s ahead

Africa’s first G20 summit: highlights and what’s ahead

The first Group of 20 summit in Africa that ended Sunday broke new ground by putting the priorities of poor countries at the top of the bloc's agenda. Host South Africa negotiated a summit declaration

Africa
AFRICA DESK

AFRICA DESK

Africa is shifting faster than ever — politically, socially, economically, and technologically. The Africa Desk brings you clear, sharp, deeply researched breakdowns of the continent’s biggest changes. Our goal is to give readers context, clarity,

Africa
Sudan’s Prolonged Conflict Enters a Critical Phase as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Sudan’s Prolonged Conflict Enters a Critical Phase as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Sudan’s civil war has entered a dangerous new stage, with fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces intensifying in ways that are pushing the country toward collapse. Nearly two years after

Governance
Nigeria’s Insecurity Crossroads: Rethinking a Crisis That Will Not Go Away

Nigeria’s Insecurity Crossroads: Rethinking a Crisis That Will Not Go Away

Nigeria’s latest mass kidnappings in Niger and Kebbi States have once again exposed the depth of a crisis that refuses to fade. More than 300 students and teachers were taken from a school in Niger