The role of the Wagner Group in the Sudan crisis is not yet clear, but its mercenaries are reported to be involved in a number of African countries.
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This researcher found that even in traditional Arab communities, social media is a better way of reaching people than using family networks.
Political protests in Kenya have become insular, sectarian, tribal and unashamedly personality driven.
Aquifers are highly prevalent across Africa – but they’re not always going to be usable.
Member states need to arrive at binding, transparent and enforceable priorities to see progress.
The Wagner Group has become a tool to further Russian objectives in Africa without attracting the scrutiny that regular military units would.
To stem the tide of violent extremism across the Sahel region, especially northwest Nigeria, the vulnerabilities and grudges of border communities need to be properly addressed.
Political and economic forces across the Middle East and North Africa combine to mean well-educated young people spend years looking for work, which delays their independence and adulthood.
The Ukraine crisis is significantly increasing political stress and potential conflict throughout Africa.
Africa’s outer space programme can help the continent meet its other flagship goals.
The choice of Rwanda has a logic about it. But it’s also controversial.
African countries’ decision to avoid condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine was not based only on issues directly connected to the conflict.
Maghreb countries are unlikely to step up to replace Russian gas supplies without an implicit nod from Moscow.
Russia is attempting to export its governance model of an authoritarian, kleptocratic and transactional regime onto Africa.
In order for snow to form, two distinctive weather properties are needed: cold temperatures and moist air. The Sahara can tick these boxes.
The biggest challenge is that the government does not have a monopoly over the legitimate use of force.
A new handbook shows that African entrepreneurs are able to hold their own globally if given the chance.
Chad’s political institutions are corroded by corrupt politics to a degree that make true political reforms highly unlikely.
Déby’s legacy is one of violent beginnings and fake democratic shows
What do Biden’s first 100 days in office mean for the next four years in terms of foreign policy? There are already some clues — but questions too.
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Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University
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Professor in the Department of Government, University of Essex
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Chargée de recherche CNRS, Géographe et politiste spécialiste des frontières et migrations, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS)
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Lecturer and Senior Research Fellow at the South African Research Chair in International Law (SARCIL), University of Johannesburg
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Professor of International Migration and Forced Displacement and Director of the Institute for Research into International Migration and Superdiversity, University of Birmingham
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Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
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