The rest of the world has had to learn how to manage the US president’s mercurial temperament and unique style.
- Professor of Practice in Diplomacy, Dept of Politics and International Studies, SOAS, University of London
Two US diplomats have been summoned by their host governments after incidents that suggest diplomacy is at a turning point.
British governments have neglected Africa and the Commonwealth due to domestic political and economic difficulties since Brexit.
Le Mali, le Burkina Faso et le Niger ont annoncé leur intention de quitter la Cedeao. Cela pourrait être le signe d'une crise plus profonde dans la région du Sahel.
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their intention to leave Ecowas. This may be a pointer to a deeper crisis in the Sahel region.
It’s in Britain’s interests to help the African continent reach its potential.
The Ukraine crisis is significantly increasing political stress and potential conflict throughout Africa.
Five aspects need attention if African governments are to be able to mitigate, adapt to and manage climate change in the coming critical decade.
There could be diplomatic costs to the online UN general assembly.
Why Britain and Africa need each other more than ever.
While sometimes intolerant of criticism, Nyerere tended to respond with argument rather than force.
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