Eritrea’s Sudden Exit from IGAD: Analyzing the Motivations Behind Its Withdrawal After Rejoining in 2023

The origins of economic integration initiatives in Africa trace back to the continent’s historical antecedents, with a multitude of trade agreements establishing the foundation for a complex network of overlapping regional entities. At present, every African nation is involved in…

December 22, 2025

Security & Conflict Resolution

The Foiled Coup in Benin Republic: Unfolding Events, Underlying Factors, and Implications for Democratic Stability

December 11, 2025

Pastoralists from the local Gabra community walk among carcasses of some of their sheep and goats on the outskirts of a small settlement called 'Kambi ya Nyoka' (snake camp) suspected to have succumbed due to sudden change in climate in Marsabit county January 29, 2022. - A devastating drought in Kenya late-last year, that appeared to give way to flash storms that yielded flooding and chilly weather conditions in early 2022, has seen pastoral communities in the east african nation's arid north lose their livestock, first to drought and then floods and cold. Credit: Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images.

Economy & Trade

Assessing the Socioeconomic and Political Implications of Post-Drought Food Insecurity in East Africa: A Regional Crisis Analysis

December 26, 2025

Harnessing Heritage: African Nations Use of Cultural Assets For Economic Growth

November 27, 2025

How Extremist Groups are Waging Economic Warfare in Mali

November 25, 2025

Impact of Ethiopia-Russia Alliance: Transformations Across Nations

November 13, 2025

Trump’s “Christian genocide” claim and “guns-a-blazing” threat to Nigeria: What do they mean?

January 28, 2026

STATS & FACTS

The DR Congo’s M23 conflict (Key Facts & Figures)

December 26, 2025

Military Coups in Africa (2020 – October 2025)

December 26, 2025

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Key Facts & Figures.

December 26, 2025

Nigeria’s Budget 2025: Overview & Breakdown

January 28, 2026

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How Gen-Z is Influencing Political Reforms: Lessons from Madagascar

October 24, 2025

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What the Trump-Africa Summit Means for Global Politics—Outcomes and Insights

July 20, 2025

Economy & Trade

Nigeria’s BRICS Partnership Could Be a New Frontier for African Trade and Investment

January 28, 2026

Situation Reports

Africa’s 2024 Recap and What to Expect in 2025

February 6, 2025

Security & Conflict Resolution

Lukarawa Terror Group: A New Threat to Nigeria’s Security Landscape

January 28, 2026

ANALYSES

Geopolitics & Governance

Shaping Nigeria’s Future: Key Transformational Agenda Set for Implementation in 2026

January 28, 2026

Geopolitics & Governance

The Coup d’état in Guinea-Bissau: What You Need to Know

November 28, 2025

Economy & Trade

Is AGOA’s Future Bright? Exploring US-Africa Trade Ties

October 8, 2025

Geopolitics & Governance

How Trump’s Deportation Policy Undermines Africa’s Sovereignty

September 18, 2025

Education, Science & Technology

“Correct the Map” campaign: The Movement for Accurate Maps of Africa

August 21, 2025

Geopolitics & Governance

Lomé ‘s Port: The Hidden Influence on West Africa’s Political Landscape

August 18, 2025

Regional Integration & Global Cooperation

Why South Sudan-Uganda Diplomatic Ties Matter More Than Ever

August 30, 2025

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Workshop Report: Navigating the African Landscape: Research and Analysis Skills for Local Impact and Global Discourse

December 1, 2025

Workshop: Navigating the African Landscape: Research and Analysis Skills for Local Impact and Global Discourse

September 6, 2025

Youths’ Participation in Politics and Governance in Nigeria is Two Sides of a Coin

January 8, 2023

Africa’s development depends on building knowledge societies

January 8, 2023

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Africa This Week (20/12/2025)

This week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an official visit to Ethiopia. In his meeting with the Ethiopian president, he emphasized the importance of a strategic relationship between both…

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Africa This Week (13/12/2025)

This week, ECOWAS announced a major initiative to reduce air transport taxes and fees across member states in an effort to drastically reduce the high cost of air travel within…

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Africa This Week (06/12/2025)

This week, the Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, and Rwanda, Paul Kagame, formally endorsed a Peace Agreement and a Regional Economic Integration Framework in…

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December 6, 2025

Africa This Week (29/11/2025)

The AU-EU Summit 2025 concluded in Angola, on Tuesday, bringing together leaders from approximately 80 countries for two days of talks focused on strengthening cooperation across various sectors. Marking 25…

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