Governance, elections and Africa on the world stage.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia · 12 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
The fragile peace in northern Ethiopia has shattered as Addis Ababa and Asmara sever diplomatic relations, sparking fears of a renewed regional conflagration following military movements in Tigray.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · 10 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
A manipulated recording of the president's voice went viral in May and the wrong man was blamed. With elections approaching, institutions are racing to keep up with AI fakes.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · 9 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Representing President Tinubu in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima argued that the world of 2026 cannot remain captive to the power balance of 1945.
🇲🇱 Mali · 8 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
In a major symbolic victory for the transition government, Malian troops and Russian paramilitary forces have entered the historic Tuareg stronghold of Kidal after a tactical withdrawal by separatist rebels.