Civilian support for military coups is rising in parts of Africa: why the reasons matter
On the night of 13 January 1963, Togo’s President Sylvanus Olympio was…
Ethiopia’s Amhara crisis: Abiy’s political failures threaten a return to war
The federal government of Ethiopia declared a state of emergency in Amhara…
China’s Africa strategy is shifting from extraction to investment – driven from the industry-rich Hunan region
China experienced a massive economic boom in the 1990s and 2000s which…
Sudan’s future is being shaped by guns and money – like its past
Like most contemporary wars, Sudan’s war cannot be reduced to a contest…
Cape Town taxi strike exposes a deeply unequal city – and the legacy of apartheid
Cape Town in South Africa often tops international travel polls and was…
An expanded BRICS could reset world politics but picking new members isn’t straightforward
Eager to escape perceived western domination, several countries – mostly in the…
South Africa’s role as host of the BRICS summit is fraught with dangers. A guide to who is in the group, and why it exists
South Africa will host the BRICS summit in August 2023. The event…
Prospect of Kenyan troops in Haiti has sparked concerns – but may also prompt soul-searching across the Americas over lack of action
The kidnapping and subsequent release of U.S. nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her…
Military coups in Africa: here’s what determines a return to civilian rule
Francophone west Africa now accounts for approximately two-thirds of all military coups…
