A new visa policy from several European countries promises to make travel easier for many Africans, but beneath the surface, questions remain about how broadly […]
Category: Politics
End of USAID: Ethiopia’s Largest Community Conservation Area Pursues Self Reliance
Following the abrupt termination of USAID funding earlier this year, Ethiopia’s largest community-led conservation initiative, the Tama Community Conservation Area (TCCA), is working to become […]
Portugal Faces ‘Perfect Storm’ as Nationality Applications Surge Amid Staffing Crisis
Portugal’s civil registry system is under severe strain, as a flood of new nationalityapplications collides with chronic understaffing, technological failures and what unionsare calling a […]
Unsettling Truth About NGOs and the Illusion of Impact in Africa
In early 2025, a sweeping executive order by President Donald Trump sent tremors through the international development community. Titled “Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign […]
“G20 Summit in South Africa: A Turning Point or Another Missed Opportunity?”
In a matter of hours, Johannesburg will host the G20 summit, marking a significant moment as South Africa becomes the first African nation to lead […]
Sudan’s London Summit, “the EU and Policy of Exclusion”
In April 2025, London hosted an international conference aimed at addressing Sudan’s ongoing civil war, which has resulted in over 20,000 deaths and displaced millions. […]
Arrest of Pro-Ukraine Azawad Leader Unveils Complex Sahel Dynamics
The recent apprehension of Inkinane Ag Attaher, a prominent figure within the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), by Nigerien security forces has spotlighted the intricate web […]
“Camp Crushed, Crisis Unresolved: Tunisia’s Migrant Dilemma in Sfax”
AfrikanTrust In the olive groves of Sfax’s El Amra and Jebniana districts, where the rustling of leaves once marked the rhythm of agricultural life, now […]
Sudan’s Descent into Horror: War Crimes, Displacement, and the Shattered Dream of Peace
As Sudan’s brutal civil conflict rages into its second year, fresh reports of war crimes committed by the national army have reignited global concern over […]
Equatorial Guinea Tightens Civil Registry Controls
In a decisive move to bolster the integrity of its civil registration system, Equatorial Guinea’s government has unveiled plans to implement stringent control mechanisms over […]