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Foreign and security policy

How the EU-AU Summit failed Africa again

Despite all the talk about partnership, the EU still fails to treat Africa on an equal footing. But Russia and China offer Africa alternative options

By Toni Haastrup

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Foreign and security policy

Mali is (again) at a crossroads

After two coups d’état, Mali is facing isolation in West Africa and strained relations with Europe. Russia may benefit from the situation

By Christian Klatt

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Democracy and society

The weaponisation of Libya’s elections

Libya was supposed to hold elections early this year. Instead, it now has two rival political administrations — a return of the divisions of the past

By Anas El Gomati

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Economy and ecology

Climate change shouldn’t be an investment opportunity

At COP26, South Africa was singled out for an investment deal — allegedly to encourage a transition away from coal. In reality, it’s all about profit

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Democracy and society

Shooting the messenger

South Africa shared the discovery of Omicron in good faith. The EU should rethink its travel bans and focus on solidarity to fight the pandemic

By Sebastian Sperling, Uta Dirksen

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Democracy and society

The Sudanese revolution lives on

Despite Prime Minister Hamdok's return to power, Sudan's military coup isn't fully defeated. But the people's spirit of resistance is unbroken

By Christine-Felice Röhrs

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Economy and ecology

Who will finance Africa's green transition?

COP26's failure to phase out coal came as a relief for Africa — because developed countries aren't following through on climate finance commitments

By Onke Ngcuka

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Economy and ecology

How to tackle Africa’s employment crisis

The Covid-19 pandemic aggravated Africa's already severe employment crisis. The solution lies in a long-term political and economic transformation

By Johann Ivanov

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Economy and ecology

Africa's economic trade-off

Africa's new free trade area could transform the continent's economy. But without strong social protections, it may result in more precarious work

By Kwabena Nyarko Otoo

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Economy and ecology

We need more than empty rhetoric on Africa’s youth

Africa is a young continent ruled by the old. But the creativity, talent, ideas, and hopes of African youth can no longer be a sideshow

By Nanjira Sambuli