Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed GERD
Egypt Ethiopia Sudan

Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam as regional tensions with Egypt and Sudan persist

Ethiopia has officially opened the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, marking the end of a 14-year, USD 5 billion undertaking that has reshaped both the country’s energy ambitions and the geopolitics of the Nile Basin.

Nicholas Mwangi
September 16, 2025
Romuald Wadagni sitting at a table with microphones
Benin

Political repression escalates ahead of Benin’s 2026 election

Although months away, the political climate leading up to elections is already being shaped by repression and restrictions.

Nicholas Mwangi
September 11, 2025
Women at Sahel conference
Burkina Faso Mali Niger

Women in Sahel are at the forefront of the fight for sovereignty

Ahead of the Alliance of Sahel States’ second anniversary, a webinar highlighted the historic role women are playing in the fight for sovereignty, linking their struggles against patriarchy and exploitation with broader anti-imperialist resistance.

Nicholas Mwangi
September 4, 2025
Hemedti
Sudan

RSF commander sworn in as head of Sudan’s parallel government as war rages on

Last week, RSF leader Hemedti was sworn in as head of a parallel government in Sudan, a move seen as part of the paramilitary group’s efforts to entrench its power despite being accused of widespread atrocities and fueling the ongoing conflict.

Nicholas Mwangi
September 2, 2025
Trees and mountains
DR Congo

Peace deal holds no water as mass killings persist in Congo

Recent reports indicate the killing of hundreds of civilians in Congo by the M23, despite a peace deal having been agreed to.

Nicholas Mwangi
August 27, 2025
Kwesi Pratt Jnr speaks in a lecture
Burkina Faso Mali Niger

Sahel’s continued defiance: the AES states and the struggle for sovereignty

A lecture in South Africa explored the rise of the Alliance of Sahel States and the broader struggle for sovereignty, building on the launch of a new Tricontinental dossier on the Sahel.

Nicholas Mwangi
August 26, 2025
Goodyear sign
South Africa

NUMSA urges alternative industrialization path to save South Africa’s manufacturing as Goodyear exits

NUMSA was involved in consultations on the fate of workers affected by the closure of Goodyear Tires, which left hundreds unemployed. The union also offered proposals on what should be done to safeguard and revive the industry.

Nicholas Mwangi
August 26, 2025
Socialist Movement of Ghana condemns rising xenophobia
Ghana

Socialist Movement of Ghana condemns rising xenophobia

Recent protests against Nigerians in Ghana drew condemnation amid fears of rising xenophobia.

Nicholas Mwangi
August 14, 2025