Africa Emerges as the Global Swing Bloc in a Shifting Global Order
Moments of geopolitical conflict often reshape the global economy in ways that extend far beyond the battlefield. Energy markets tighten,...
Policy & Governance
Policy & Governance covers the institutions, decisions and public affairs shaping Africa’s future. This section focuses on governance, diplomacy, elections, regional integration, public policy, African Union affairs, intergovernmental cooperation and political developments that influence the continent’s direction.
Mame Khady Diouf: A Rising Force in Peace Negotiations and Mediation
In many high-level peace negotiations across Africa, those most affected by conflict are absent from the room. Women, who often...
Ethiopia Marks 130 Years of Adwa Victory as Symbol of African Sovereignty
Ethiopia on Monday marked the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa with a national commemoration at the Adwa Victory...
DR Congo Launches Survey to Advance Gender Parity Reforms
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a nationwide survey to assess how gender policy is understood and implemented across...
Senegal Police Strengthen Gender Inclusion in Security Sector
The Senegal National Police took a step toward strengthening gender inclusion within the country’s security institutions following a meeting of...
South Sudan Adopts Cybercrime, Audit Reforms To Boost Accountability
South Sudan adopted cybercrime and audit reforms Wednesday after President Salva Kiir signed three laws aimed at strengthening digital enforcement...
Ghana to End Foreign Cocoa Financing, Process Minerals Locally by 2030
Ghana plans to finance its cocoa purchases in local currency and end exports of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030, President...
Nigeria, Angola Sign Visa Waiver for Diplomatic, Service Passport Holders
Nigeria and Angola on Sunday signed a visa-exemption agreement covering holders of diplomatic and official or service passports, Nigeria’s Foreign...
Marrakech Conference Presses for Faster Action to End Child Labor
Marrakech became the focus of renewed efforts to end child labor Wednesday as delegates at the 6th Global Conference on...
African Road Safety Charter to Enter Into Force as Mozambique Ratifies
The African Road Safety Charter will enter into force in 30 days after the Republic of Mozambique deposited its instrument...
Who Gets to Define African Art? Moroccan Cubism and the Right to Self-Representation
Moroccan Cubism challenges who gets to shape African art, calling on artists and cultural voices to claim authorship of their...
South African Jurist Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee honors Navi Pillay for a legal career confronting apartheid, genocide and war crimes and advancing international...
Africa Launches Own Credit Rating Agency in Push to Reshape Risk Assessments
AfCRA will offer an African-led view of sovereign and corporate credit risk, seeking to widen rating coverage and bring more...
Morocco Bets on Sports Hosting to Drive Growth and Gender Equity
Morocco's sports hosting boom has built global ambitions, but questions over public spending, stadium use and women's representation will shape...