Africa’s Smart State: Inside Rwanda’s Digital Governance Model
Rwanda, once largely defined by its post-genocide recovery, is rapidly cementing itself as one of Africa’s most ambitious digital states. In a world racing...
Somali Diaspora “The Untapped Engine for National Development”
At a time when many African nations are confronting debt distress, liquidity constraints, and growing skepticism about international lenders, Somalia stands at a crossroads....
How the West Bank Is Being Annexed to Israel, with Tacit US Support
Just days ago, the Israeli parliament Knesset passed a motion for the agenda to "apply sovereignty" to the West Bank. Though largely declarative, the...
China Notes Gaza Aid Protests Target Egypt, Not U.S., in Tel Aviv
Chinese think tanks questioned the absence of demonstrations in front of the US embassy in Tel Aviv, despite Washington being the largest supporter of...
El Salvador’s Bukele on Path to Perpetual Power, Say Critics
By Emily Green
There was no shortage of warning signs that El Salvador President Nayib Bukele would attempt to stay in power indefinitely, his critics...
From Peace Project to War Machine: How Putin’s Invasion Transformed the EU
The European Council on Foreign Relations, or ECFR, has published the results of its latest survey, arguing that the EU has become a "war...
US “Hands-Off” Pivot Signals a Wake-Up Call for Myanmar Opposition
Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing was perhaps the only ruling elite in the world with an elated response to US President Donald Trump’s...
Recognizing Palestine as a Sovereign State and Ending Israeli Aggression
In a long-overdue but morally compelling shift in global sentiment, the recognition of the State of Palestine as a sovereign and independent entity is...
The Politics of Music Tourism: How Morocco’s Branding of Gnaoua Music Reinforces Cultural Inequality
“Gnaoua Festival Essaouria: World music, fusion, and living culture. Join us from June 19 to 21, 2025, for a unique edition in Essaouira.”
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Mogadishu Is Not in Tatters, It’s in Transformation
By any serious measure, Mogadishu today is more stable, more vibrant, and more hopeful than it has been in decades. So when The Economist...