Governance
A political controversy has emerged in Ghana following claims by opposition figures that the government may have foregone an opportunity to secure the presidency of the ECOWAS Commission.
Governance
South Africa announced that it is reviewing Israel’s response to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding allegations of genocide in Gaza. Pretoria stated it will decide whether to request permission for further written submissions or proceed directly to the oral phase of proceeding.
Policy
As a landmark zero-tariff deadline approaches, African states are negotiating individually against the world's largest market. Without a unified continental strategy, the most lucrative trade opportunity of this generation risks becoming another triumph of rhetoric over results.
Governance
The People of Gabon woke up, reached for their phones and realised their social platforms were gone. No timelines, no updates, no instant reactions. A digital blackout justified by the government's reason to control the spread of false information.
Governance
South Africa has announced plans to withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a notable shift in Pretoria’s regional security posture.
Governance
This week, naval forces from BRICS countries and their partners began joint naval exercises in South African waters.