Did France’s first Africa summit outside the Francophonie this week reset its relations with the continent?

The America First Global Health Strategy is being questioned as exploitative.

Last week’s Munich Security Conference clearly signalled that Africa needs security alliances beyond its traditional partners.

No countries from the region are represented, and the board could fragment global conflict response systems that include the AU.

Whether or not Andry Rajoelina’s toppling was a coup, the key is how long it takes to restore democratic civilian...

A new report suggests that Niger, Burkina Faso and Europe can learn a lot from Wagner’s failure in Mali.

Africa’s continental free trade area offers long-term promise, but expecting it to quickly compensate for US trade losses may be...

Some say Africa should present a unified response to US tariffs – but is that possible?

Egypt and Ethiopia blocked a BRICS declaration backing South Africa for a United Nations Security Council seat.

If they are imposed, Trump’s blizzard of ‘reciprocal’ tariffs will hit AGOA beneficiaries more than most.

US and EU aid cuts could prompt Africa to end its dependency, but the task for poor countries will be...

President Mnangagwa looks beyond his second term, prompting war veterans backing Vice President Chiwenga to threaten an ‘uprising’ on 31...

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presents herself as an implementer – can she meet Namibia’s high expectations and reverse SWAPO’s decline?

As Trump drives a wedge between US-Europe relations, Africa should cleave closer to reliable friends and safeguard multilateralism.

Trump’s suspension of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act turns back the clock 50 years on global anti-corruption efforts.

Russia’s apparent fast-tracking of plans to establish a military hub in Libya could worsen that country’s protracted conflict.

Bola Tinubu’s visit to South Africa underscores the potential, and the problems, of South Africa-Nigeria relations.

The AU was perhaps lucky that its first G20 was chaired by the like-minded Brazilian President Lula da Silva.

Beyond Türkiye’s expanding African footprint that covers trade, investment and stability lie Erdoğan’s strategic ambitions.

Africa takes the reins for the first time in 20 years, but will the new secretary-general adopt a more assertive...

To ensure he wins Sunday’s election, Tunisia’s president has effectively eliminated his opponents before the first vote is cast.

More countries appear to be backing Morocco’s plan for ‘autonomy’ rather than independence for Western Sahara, but will that be...

As civil war pushes Sudan towards famine, the West and BRICS should rein in foreign states meddling in the conflict.

The former vice president’s death could create a political dilemma or an opportunity for President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi.

Not all Kenyans are enchanted by the prospect of being America’s main partner in sub-Saharan Africa.