AF

  • Jul 5
  • 7 min read

Mauritania's election results will boost status quo

President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has won re-election in Mauritania

Mauritania
  • Jul 5
  • 2 min read

Weak coordination will undermine engagement on Sudan

Multiple international initiatives have been launched to try to manage Sudan’s crisis but none have gained traction

Sudan
  • Jul 5
  • 2 min read

Poverty will impair West African junta coordination

A first tripartite summit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger's junta leaders will take place tomorrow in Niamey

West Africa
  • Jul 4
  • 7 min read

ANC dominance poses risks to South Africa government

The new government appears more reform-minded but sees the ANC retain control of most key ministries

South Africa
  • Jul 4
  • 2 min read

Corruption inquiry may strain Chad's ties with France

Paris prosecutors have begun an investigation over the use of Chadian public funds to purchase luxury clothing in France

Chad
  • Jul 3
  • 6 min read

Power price increases will ease subsidies in Nigeria

The authorities have substantially increased electricity prices for higher-end consumers

Nigeria
  • Jul 3
  • 2 min read

Kenya protests may face watershed moment

Protests against President William Ruto’s administration continue despite his climb down on controversial tax policies

Kenya
  • Jul 3
  • 2 min read

Tinubu may resist pressure over Nigeria separatists

A collection of south-eastern governors have called for the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu from custody

Nigeria