“Israel’s” recognition of Somaliland marks a strategic partnership driven by Somaliland’s quest for legitimacy and “Israel’s” pursuit of influence in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa.

A sweeping shift in the US global health policy under President Donald Trump has stirred debate across Africa.

The Nairobi “Africa Forward” summit highlights France’s declining influence in Africa, its shift from aid to investment partnerships, and ongoing doubts over implementation and competition with other global powers.

Sahel states have intensified their campaign against the French presence across the region, extending beyond military, diplomatic, and economic ties to target French media outlets as well.

China has scrapped tariffs on goods from 53 African countries starting May 1, 2026, in a move that has sparked differing interpretations over its aims, impact, and broader context.

The security crisis in Africa’s western Sahel region has entered a dangerous new phase with the recent attacks in Mali by al Qaeda–linked militant groups and Tuareg separatists.

Nigeria's Defense Minister Christopher Gwabin Musa announced a new military agreement with Ankara aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to tackle an insurgency that has dragged on for more than 17 years.

Africa is trying to move past decades of economic strain by strengthening cooperation between neighbors, with Zimbabwe and Botswana now planning to allow passport-free travel using only national ID cards.

In Mauritania, anger is mounting over the Malian army after a series of deadly incidents, including the late-March 2026 killing of Mauritanians from Sarsar village about 70 kilometers inside Malian territory.

The Senegalese government continues to pursue its election pledges, including a review of foreign investment contracts seen as contributing to the exploitation of national resources and the waste of public wealth.

Despite Africa's geographical distance from the war waged by the U.S. and “Israel” on Iran since February 28, its repercussions extend far beyond the region, reaching Africa both directly and indirectly.

The Libyan political landscape is witnessing a marked increase in indicators of instability, with growing economic pressures and the resurgence of popular protests in several cities in western Libya.

Authorities in Mauritania are once again under growing criticism over slavery, with activists accusing the government of failing to tackle the problem while using the courts and security forces to target campaigners fighting for emancipation.

On February 24, 2026, the UN Security Council delivered a fresh political and legal blow to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militias, placing several of its top commanders under sanctions.