Africa

May 14, 2026

A Smarter American Strategy for the Sahel

For much of the past decade, the United States watched its influence in the Sahel steadily erode. France’s retreat from Mali, a succession of military coups across West Africa, and growing anti-Western

Africa·Asia·Opinion

January 11, 2026

After the BRI Hangover: Why Kenya’s China Trade Deal Is Going Nowhere

Kenya’s much-hyped zero‑tariff trade deal with China has quietly slipped into limbo, exposing how Beijing’s promises now often move faster than its paperwork, and how African partners are warier after a decade

Africa·Americas·Asia·Middle East·Opinion

December 22, 2025

India’s New Power Play in the Middle East and Africa While Washington Watches Closely

India’s recent diplomatic push into Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit from December 15-18, 2025, reveals a strategic realignment that prioritizes energy security, African influence, and

Women Under Siege in Global Conflicts

From the shattered streets of El Fasher to conflict-scarred towns across Sudan, women and girls are enduring acts of sexual violence so brutal that they defy comprehension. Survivors describe ambushes at the

November 24, 2025

Africa·Culture

From Scarcity to Celebration: Mphande Villages Mark a New Chapter

Just two years ago, the people of Mphande’s remote villages faced a harsh daily reality. Clean water was so scarce that families sometimes drank from muddy puddles. Most tall trees in two

August 28, 2025

Africa·Culture

Ghana’s Women on the Frontlines of a Warming World

The sun beats down mercilessly on Makola Market. With temperatures soaring past 32°C, Auntie Fausty, a 54-year-old bag seller, wipes sweat from her brow with a faded rag. Her face, etched with

July 20, 2025

Africa·Planet

Rwanda and Congo Sign Landmark US-Brokered Peace Deal

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a historic peace agreement in Washington, D.C., aiming to end decades of deadly conflict in eastern Congo and open the door to

June 28, 2025

Africa·Explainer

Africa

A Smarter American Strategy for the Sahel

After the BRI Hangover: Why Kenya’s China Trade Deal Is Going Nowhere

India’s New Power Play in the Middle East and Africa While Washington Watches Closely

Women Under Siege in Global Conflicts

From Scarcity to Celebration: Mphande Villages Mark a New Chapter

Ghana’s Women on the Frontlines of a Warming World

Rwanda and Congo Sign Landmark US-Brokered Peace Deal

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