How colonial borders continue to shape African conflicts
In December 2006, a crucial African statistical development initiative nearly collapsed under the weight of post-war tensions ...
Trump's threat to South Africa over land - what's behind it?
President Cyril Ramaphosa defended South Africa's land policy on Monday after Donald Trump's threat to cut off funding ...
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France’s bitter retreat from west Africa
Following the ignominious end in 2022 of Barkhane, the multi-country anti-terrorism operation it launched at Mali’s request ...
Colonial-era wigs were never part of Burkina Faso’s courtroom attire
Amid a decade-long push by African countries to abolish colonial-era wigs in judicial systems, posts have surfaced online ...
France hands over last military base in Chad
France has handed over its last military base in Chad to local authorities. The move on Thursday came two months after the ...
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Ghana's democratic future: Lessons from Africa's coup-prone countries
Recent coups in Africa highlight the continent’s democratic fragility. In countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea, military leaders have taken power, justifying their actions by pointing to ...
Explainer-What is behind Trump's aid threat to South Africa over land?
President Cyril Ramaphosa defended South Africa's land policy on Monday after Donald Trump's threat to cut off funding ...