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CAR: Touadéra’s third-term plans are pushing CAR to the brink
In his quest to remake the country in his image, President Touadéra has unleashed forces he may not be able to control. Half-way into ... -
Libya, Washington and Khartoum
Washington’s obsession with the Wagner Group is clouding its efforts to contain Russia’s growing influence in Libya and Sudan. In the 12 years since ... -
Will Dangote’s refinery turn Nigeria’s expensive oil habit into a blessing?
The opening of the Refinery is the biggest good news story in decades. Is there reason to be nervous about another Dangote monopoly? On ... -
The EU’s landmark carbon tool presents major catch-22 for Africa
The CBAM will push producers to decarbonise yet make it harder to do so. Our modelling suggests the policy could cut Africa’s GDP by ... -
Senegal’s angry protesters are proud defenders of their democracy
Senegal’s protesters should be lauded for defending their country’s democracy, not condemned for fomenting chaos. Last week, Senegal, often touted as a beacon of ... -
We analysed climate research on Africa. Here’s what we found
Just 25% of academic articles on energy transitions in Africa are by researchers on the continent. African countries today face a dual challenge: development ... -
Could the jihadis dismantle the Sahelian state?
Beleaguered by a decade of Salafi-jihadist attacks, riven by internal grievances and undermined by the corrupt Francafrique system of clientelism and extraction, are the ...
