Assessing the Northern Nigeria’s Persistent Insecurity and the New US-Nigeria Strategic Partnership
Nigeria enters 2026 with insecurity still persisting, as there are intensified operations and expanded international partnerships. The violence that surged…
Trump’s “Christian genocide” claim and “guns-a-blazing” threat to Nigeria: What do they mean?
Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa and one of the continent’s largest economies, currently stands in the face of…
How Gen-Z is Influencing Political Reforms: Lessons from Madagascar
In recent years, Africa’s political landscape has witnessed a strategic transformation and dramatic change, with an increasing number of countries…
What the Trump-Africa Summit Means for Global Politics—Outcomes and Insights
On July 9, US President Donald Trump welcomed five African leaders to a White House lunch, with commerce and trade…
Dramatic Turn in South Africa’s Budget Battle: What it Means for the Economy
The budget negotiations have exposed fissures within the coalition between the left-leaning ANC and the center-right DA, its longtime rival.…
South Sudan’s Path to Peace: Overcoming Internal Strife Post-Independence
Conflict and insecurity continue to be significant drivers of people’s needs. Incidents of violence attributed to conventional parties to the…
Nigeria’s BRICS Partnership Could Be a New Frontier for African Trade and Investment
Nigeria's BRICS membership presents both opportunities and challenges for the country. While economists caution about potential risks, they also acknowledge…
Africa’s 2024 Recap and What to Expect in 2025
Africa, second largest continent on Earth, will become a pivotal player in international affairs in the coming decades. A confluence…
Lukarawa Terror Group: A New Threat to Nigeria’s Security Landscape
Lakurawa is not an entirely new phenomenon. The group’s ideological and operational framework stems from Jama’atu Muslimina [Jama'atu Ansarul Musilimina…
2024 ‘New Africa Summit’ in Riyadh and the Future of Saudi-African Cooperation
Saudi Arabia has a long-standing relationship with African nations, having provided over $45 billion in aid to support development and…
Ethiopia’s Debt Crisis and IMF Loan: A New Chapter?
Ethiopia, the second-most populous country in Africa, has been facing an unprecedented array of challenges in recent years. The country…
What do the Zenpay-AfCFTA Deal and Smart AfCFTA mean for intra-African trade?
In a significant milestone for African trade, the African trade community has recently welcomed yet another digital innovation, marking a…
