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Foreign and security policy

Ignored, forgotten, Sudan

As the country descends further into apocalyptic chaos, the world finally seems to be waking up — far too late

By Achim Vogt, Talal Salih

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Democracy and society

Decades of progress — undone

After years of steady gains against poverty and inequality, the recent funding cuts threaten Africa’s health systems. New, resilient funding is vital

By Michelle Kelly-Irving

picture alliance / Anadolu | Ihsaan Haffejee

Economy and ecology

What makes a just transition just?

An answer from African workers

By Rhoda Boateng, John Mark Mwanika

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Foreign and security policy

Religion meets realpolitik

Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over alleged persecution of Christians. But the violence in the country has entirely different causes

By Lennart Oestergaard

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Foreign and security policy

Africa in the age of many powers

As Africa broadens its partnerships across a multipolar world, new opportunities emerge. So do familiar risks of unequal exchange and external control

By Sefa Ikpa

picture alliance / Anadolu | Ozge Elif Kizil

Economy and ecology

Africa’s debt meets climate innovation

With COP30 around the corner, Africa’s debt crisis risks climate resilience — ‘debt-for-blue’ swaps could forge a new model of EU-Africa partnership

By Atunde Ahmed Olarewaju

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Democracy and society

Democracy on trial

Côte d’Ivoire’s election doesn’t just test a president — it tests whether democracy can survive a generation’s disillusionment

By Nyat Mebrahtu

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Democracy and society

After the protests is before the reform

Madagascar’s youth-led protests have brought down a president, but without structural reform, old habits of power will persist

By Marjam Mayer

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Foreign and security policy

The forgotten war

The world’s commitment to Sudan needs to be strengthened and coordinated — for the people’s own benefit and for lasting peace

By Gelila Enbaye

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Democracy and society

When tomorrow looks like yesterday

A former Malawian president, once seen as a symbol of failure, now tempts voters again — proof that economic despair can rewrite political memory

By Golden Matonga