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Nguema’s Gabon: Reform or Rebrand?
By Reuben Gilhooley Since its post-war imperial decline, France has held a phantom grip over its former African holdings. Though flags...


'Pardon my English' - Cameroon's Overlooked Anglophone Crisis
By Joakim Mol Romero Although the English and French have historically loved a quarrel, the long peace that has existed between the...


Moving Giants, Shifting Risks: Balancing Wildlife and Human Needs
By Jack Keen Wildlife translocation is a practice aimed at protecting endangered species and restoring ecosystems by deliberately moving...


2024 South Africa Elections: Disaster for the ANC?
By Joakim Mol Romero For the vast majority of South Africa’s modern political history, the idea that the African National Congress (ANC)...


ESKOM for trouble
Examining an energy company's internal affairs is usually not the most riveting endeavour, but South Africa’s Electricity Supply...


Somaliland deal: Paving the path for conflict or independence?
By Emma Cowen The self-proclaimed republic of Somaliland started the year with a bang as it struck a deal with Ethiopia on New Year’s...


Coups in Africa: the grasp on the continent France never released
BY TAYLOR GREEN France has had a vast grasp looming over the African continent for the longest time. The shadow of this nation has been...


A Presidential Apology: Overdue or Political Point-scoring?
BY SELMA SAIK President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal suggested his country should offer a long-overdue apology for its role in the...


Energy Colonialism: the scramble for African gas in COP27
By JAZIR MOHAMMED COP27 was inevitably filled with chaos, indecision, empty objectives and fossil fuel delegates— lots of fossil fuel...


Nigeria’s presidential ray of hope – too good to be true?
By MADELINE GUEST Oppressive policies, tampered voting, and failing economies have plagued Nigeria for decades. Despite reinstating a...
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