Africa Brief
From Algeria to Zimbabwe and countries in between, a weekly roundup of essential news and analysis from Africa. Delivered Wednesday.
Will Washington Sanction Sudan’s RSF?
Lawmakers are calling for direct measures against the group’s leader, Hemeti.
Anti-American Protests in Niger
Junta leaders and demonstrators seek to replace U.S. presence in the country.
Togo Readies for Turmoil
The country’s president has delayed elections indefinitely, but the political opposition is prepared for a fight.
How Will Senegal’s New President Govern?
Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s agenda has spooked some investors, but power could temper his more radical proposals.
Kenya’s Sex Abuse Scandal Puts World Bank in Spotlight
U.S., U.K., and France disagree on compensation for victims at an IFC-funded chain of for-profit schools.
Senegal’s Existential Election
After a month of chaos, the country is going to the polls with formerly imprisoned opposition candidates on the ballot.
Namibia Calls for Reparations Talks With Germany
More than a century after the Herero-Nama genocide, Namibian communities are seeking compensation, land redistribution, and a seat at the table.
African Music Goes Global With Universal Deal
An investment in Nigeria’s Mavin label—coupled with interest from China and South Korea— highlights the increasing allure of Africa’s cultural exports.
What Is Egypt’s Gaza Policy?
As Israel threatens Rafah, the Sisi government is clearing land and building walls in Sinai.
Sudan’s Refugee Crisis
After nearly one year of civil war, 8 million people have been displaced—more than 1 million of whom have fled to neighboring Chad and Egypt.
Chaos in Senegal After Election Delay
Macky Sall’s government cracks down on protests while ECOWAS leverage fades.
Italy’s Energy Deal Faces Backlash in Africa
Critics charge that a plan that aims to curb migration will derail the continent’s climate change agenda.
Algeria Seeks U.N. Action Following ICJ Decision on Gaza
After the court ordered Israel to take provisional measures to prevent genocide, some countries are seeking to enforce the ruling.
Sudan and Ethiopia Snub Regional Mediation
East African leaders want to arbitrate conflicts in both countries. But neither is interested in outside help.
Why the Global South Supports Pretoria’s ICJ Genocide Case
Namibia and Bangladesh are the most vocal of many countries backing South Africa’s legal challenge to Israel.