Politics
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The Dangote Refinery and the End of Africa’s Engineered Dependency
For decades, Africa’s place in the global oil economy was not merely subordinate; it was designed to be so. Crude flowed out. Refined fuel ... -
AI and the New Machinery of African Repression
Artificial intelligence is lowering the cost of authoritarian control in Africa. The danger is not only mass surveillance, but a state that can abort ... -
Libya’s Electoral Mirage: The Illusion of American Optimism
As international diplomatic efforts intensify in attempts to overcome Libya’s prolonged political deadlock, a renewed US approach has emerged, marked by a noticeable tone ... -
The Pagak Pivot: South Sudan’s Strategic Realignment and the Transformation of Nile Basin Politics
On May 9, 2026, the Sudanese newspaper Al-Sayha first broke the exclusive report alleging that Juba had issued an ‘urgent’ directive ordering the termination ... -
Rethinking South Sudan’s Unfinished Transition
South Sudan is approaching another decisive moment, but the country is still far from ready for credible elections in December 2026. Nearly two decades ... -
Azawad Never Left: Reading Mali’s 2026 Crisis Through 2012
On 25 April 2026, Mali appeared to enter a new and dramatic phase of crisis. Explosions and gunfire were reported around Bamako and Kati, ... -
They called it historic. Somali women have heard that before.
The first time I heard a Somali female parliamentarian describe her experience of the quota system, she did not use the word “opportunity.” She ... -
In a world of blocs, France and Kenya chose the Middle
Why Nairobi? A lot of ink has already been spilled to explain the choice of Kenya to host the upcoming Africa France summit, the ... -
Nigeria’s Road to Undemocratic Elections in 2027
Nigeria’s next presidential election is scheduled for 2027. But if current trends continue, the real contest may already be over, further worsening the instability ... -
Bamako under Siege: How Coordinated Attacks Exposed the Mali Government’s Fragility—and Tested the AES
The coordinated attacks that shook Mali on 25–27 April 2026 are not an anomaly. They are the culmination of a long, deteriorating security trajectory—one ...
