Why Xenophobia Still Persists in South Africa: Structural Inequality, Local Governance, and the Limits of African Integration
Why has one of Africa’s most economically advanced and diplomatically influential states repeatedly struggled to…
Mobility Without Economic Transformation: Why Free Movement and Regional Integration Have Not Created Enough Jobs for East Africa’s Youth
Across East Africa, youth mobility has become a visible feature of contemporary labour markets. Young…
Nigeria-Morocco Transcontinental Gas Pipeline: The Political Economy of Multilateral Energy Infrastructures in Africa
As Africa pursues deeper regional integration, the Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) signifies the continent’s growing…
A Framework, not a Finish Line: Reparatory Justice and the Role of the African Union
The UN has established a formal framework for reparations, moving it beyond recognition into tangible…
Who’s Coaching the Continent? AFCON and the Long Shadow of Foreign Expertise
Across Africa’s national teams, coaching choices reveal deeper questions about how institutional design, status politics,…
When Women Lead: The Promise and Burden of Change In Africa
From Liberia to Tanzania, nine presidencies reveal how women’s rise to power exposes the progress…
Côte d’Ivoire’s 2025 Election: The Metrics of Uncertainty
Ivorians are gearing up for another election, but concerns about inclusion, legitimacy and stability are…
Stadium Diplomacy In Africa: Concrete, Grass And Geopolitics
Stadiums are the new diplomatic focus for African governments and a growing trend in development…
John Mahama’s Strategic Reset in Africa-Asia Engagement
Ghana is repositioning itself as an investment-ready destination in the Global South. John Mahama’s two-week…
US to Cancel 55 Million Visas, Countless Questions about the African Agency
Donald Trump’s plan to re-vet 55 million foreigners is steeped in his belief that crime…