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Foreign and security policy

New problems, old problems

Trump’s return to the White House signals a new chapter in US-Africa relations, fraught with both uncertainties but also potential opportunities

By Priyal Singh

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Democracy and society

Wind of change

In Botswana, the opposition alliance surprisingly wins the election. The peaceful change of government is a signal for the entire region

By Thilo Schöne

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Economy and ecology

Green fields, empty coffers

As COP29 nears, global climate negotiators have an opportunity to address a critical oversight: the neglect of food security and agricultural finance

By Kamo Sende

Ampersand

Economy and ecology

Africa’s electric promise

From the international to the street level, the shift to e-mobility is transforming many African cities, one ride at a time

By Tom Courtright

picture alliance / Anadolu | Abuukar Mohamed Muhidin

Economy and ecology

Failure is not an option

At COP29, the stakes for Africa have never been higher — a new finance deal is crucial for the continent’s survival amid mounting climate impacts

By Sefa Ikpa

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Foreign and security policy

A growing Afro-Ukrainian friendship

Ukraine is a relatively new player on the African continent by global standards. But even sceptics must admit: their approach is quite successful

By Iryna Zaporizka

picture alliance / Anadolu | Gerald Anderson

Democracy and society

Close to bloom

Across Africa, youth-led protests are calling for change. Is this the start of an African Spring?

By Henrik Maihack

picture alliance / Anadolu | Gerald Anderson

Democracy and society

Relentless resistance

As protests in Kenya enter their second month, the call for justice echoes across the region. How realistic is the risk of a regional spill over?

By Zikora Ibeh

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Democracy and society

Trouble beneath the palm trees

Turmoil brews in Lomé. Togo’s constitutional reforms ignite chaos — but also the potential for change?

By Zikora Ibeh

picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Emilio Morenatti

Work and digitalisation

Free speech under siege

Across West Africa, governments are increasingly turning to content moderation laws to control public discourse — with dire effects on press freedom

By Sefa Ikpa