The Recruitment of African Youth in the Russia–Ukraine War and Its Implications for the Continent
Africa’s youth has long been celebrated as the continent’s potential demographic dividend. Yet, in the shadow of the Russia–Ukraine war,…
The Rise of Gulf Influence in Africa: Understanding the Drivers and Risks of Gulf Investment in Africa
African countries’ relations with the oil-rich Gulf States have historically been based on religious solidarity and humanitarian aid. In the…
Digital Sovereignty in Africa: The Geopolitics of Data, Technology, and Cybersecurity
The rapid advancement of digital technologies has transformed the global political economy and redesigned the nature of sovereignty in today’s…
Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival 2026: Tradition, Tourism and the Return of a National Symbol in Nigeria
Between February 11 and February 14, 2026, Argungu in Kebbi State came alive once again came alive once again with…
West Africa’s ECO Currency: Operational Realities and Strategic Shifts toward Regional Monetary Sovereignty
For decades, the idea of a common currency for West Africa has been one of the most central pillars of…
Africa in 2026: How Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, and Angola Tackle Rising Debt
For many African economies, the promise of long-term growth and structural transformation is becoming increasingly entangled with a more sobering…
Party Dissolutions in Burkina Faso: Charting the Course of Democracy
In an international environment where the multilateralism system is in crisis and the levers for democratic pressure are weakened, the…
Elections in the Digital Age: Uganda 2026 and Africa’s Transparency Challenges
What happened in Uganda echoes far beyond its own borders. Across the continent, arguments over election-time internet shutdowns keep resurfacing…
Central African Republic’s Elections: A Political Analysis of Electoral Legitimacy and Opposition Boycott
The main opposition coalition’s adoption of the boycott strategy automatically gave President Touadéra’s camp more “yes” votes. The move gave…
Will Somaliland’s recognition by Israel Affect Peace and Stability in the Horn of Africa?
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland would be geopolitically important but strategically difficult. While it could promote security cooperation and reward effective…
Sokoto Strike by US Military: Future Prospects and Strategic Analysis
For some years now, the Northern Nigeria faces a daunting array of insecurity issues that are deeply rooted in socio-economic,…
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…
