Seen from behind, two militants wearing mismatched camouflage fatigues look at the wreckage of an armored military vehicle beneath a clear sky. The windshield glass is gone, and the vehicle is scuffed. A metal wall behind it is covered in smears of brown paint.
Seen from behind, two militants wearing mismatched camouflage fatigues look at the wreckage of an armored military vehicle beneath a clear sky. The windshield glass is gone, and the vehicle is scuffed. A metal wall behind it is covered in smears of brown paint.

Mali Strikes Rebel-Held Kidal as Insurgency Worsens

How long can the country—and the Sahel’s other junta-led governments—hold on?

A person wearing a medical mask holds up a poster that reads "GenZ" with a skull and crossbones underneath. They are in a crowd of other people.
A person wearing a medical mask holds up a poster that reads "GenZ" with a skull and crossbones underneath. They are in a crowd of other people.

Where Does Madagascar’s Gen Z-Led Movement Stand Now?

The country has announced a constitutional referendum and elections. Can that bring democratic change?

A handful of workers in hardhats are shown at an oil field in daylight.
A handful of workers in hardhats are shown at an oil field in daylight.

Can a U.S.-Brokered State Budget Help Unite Libya?

Inside what analysts call a “pinky promise” between Libya’s rival factions.

Meyer sits in a crowd of people
Meyer sits in a crowd of people

Can South Africa’s Apartheid-Era Negotiator Chart a Smooth Course in the U.S.?

Pretoria stakes high hopes on its controversial pick for ambassador to Washington.

A woman looks into the distance. She's sitting in a group of other people.
A woman looks into the distance. She's sitting in a group of other people.

Sudan’s Forgotten War Enters Its Fourth Year

The world’s worst humanitarian crisis threatens to engulf the wider region.

People stand in a line holding up Chagossian flags.
People stand in a line holding up Chagossian flags.

A New Legal Blow to the U.K.’s Chagos Islands Deal

Britain’s plan to hand back its last African colony is on thin ice.

Tebboune (left) and Miloni look at each other as they both stand at podiums before their respective flags.
Tebboune (left) and Miloni look at each other as they both stand at podiums before their respective flags.

How Algeria Is Navigating the War in Iran

Algiers has historically close ties with Tehran—but it may benefit from the ongoing war.

Two hands hold up a newspaper in Arabic. The lead photo shows the Moroccan soccer team on the pitch.
Two hands hold up a newspaper in Arabic. The lead photo shows the Moroccan soccer team on the pitch.

The Africa Cup of Nations Controversy, Explained

Many fear the decision to strip Senegal of its title has “blemished” African soccer.

King Charles III and Bola Tinubu walk side by side; a small crowd of people stands behind them.
King Charles III and Bola Tinubu walk side by side; a small crowd of people stands behind them.

Nigeria’s President Begins a Historic U.K. Visit

Despite their violent colonial past, the two nations have grown much closer in recent years.

People are seen outside the U.S. consulate, with a U.S. flag flying above it. On the fence along the consulate are posters of Iranian leaders.
People are seen outside the U.S. consulate, with a U.S. flag flying above it. On the fence along the consulate are posters of Iranian leaders.

How South Africa Is Navigating the Iran War

Pretoria’s awkward dance between Washington and Tehran.

Two protesters hold up portraits of Khamenei's face, while a third holds a sign that reads: "WE STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF IRAN."
Two protesters hold up portraits of Khamenei's face, while a third holds a sign that reads: "WE STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF IRAN."

What the War on Iran Means for Africa

The continent is bracing for the ripple effects of a wide-ranging regional conflict.

Soldiers hold guns as they stand behind an armored vehicle.
Soldiers hold guns as they stand behind an armored vehicle.

Egypt Vies for African Influence

As geopolitical tensions rise in the Horn of Africa, Cairo is flaunting its military might.

A skyline is shown from a window. There are skyscrapers, and it's a somewhat cloudy day.
A skyline is shown from a window. There are skyscrapers, and it's a somewhat cloudy day.

What’s Behind Ethiopia’s Double-Digit Growth

And can Addis Ababa’s economic boon last?

Rubio stands at a podium, flanked by the U.S. flag and the vice presidential flag. Behind him is a sign that reads "CRITICAL MINERALS MINISTERIAL."
Rubio stands at a podium, flanked by the U.S. flag and the vice presidential flag. Behind him is a sign that reads "CRITICAL MINERALS MINISTERIAL."

What Will the U.S. Critical Minerals Summit Mean for Africa?

How African nations fit into the Trump administration’s plans to combat China.

The silhouette of a woman in front of a yellow curtain.
The silhouette of a woman in front of a yellow curtain.

Trump’s Multibillion-Dollar Aid Deals Face Growing Pushback

African governments are increasingly putting the brakes on Washington-led health plans.

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