New “Gang Suppression Force” to replace Kenyan police’s Haiti mission
The UN voted to replace Kenya’s mission in Haiti with a new global gang suppression force after 15 months of Kenya’s deployment, a move that exposes the weakness of the mission in restoring order in Haiti.
Madagascar’s president dissolves government following youth-led protests
Madagascar has been rocked by the largest youth-led protest waves in years, leaving at least 22 dead and forcing President Andry Rajoelina to dissolve his government amid mounting anger over water and power shortages.
Niger defends Sahel sovereignty, calls out French colonialism at UNGA
Niger’s Prime Minister Lamine Zeine used the UNGA stage to deliver a fiery defense of Sahel sovereignty, calling out France for backing terrorist activities and waging economic war against his country.
East Africa rallies with the anti-imperialist struggle in the Sahel
Solidarity events in Kenya and Tanzania marked two years since the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States, celebrating the Sahel’s bold anti-imperialist stance and vision for sovereignty.
Malawi 2025 elections: Peter Mutharika set to return as Malawi faces economic challenges
Incumbent Chakwera, who took office in 2020 on an anti-corruption and reform platform, conceded defeat amid mounting public frustration over economic challenges.
Lead corruption investigator removed, protestors arrested in Gambia
The arrest and bail release of Gambian anti-corruption activists has ignited concern over government repression. Their detention coincides with the controversial removal of Auditor General Momodou Ceesay, who resisted political interference in corruption investigations.
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.
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.