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ECOWAS Commission Extends Regional Integration Strategy Until 2027
After an extensive high-level consultation, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have agreed to extend...
How China’s ‘20+20’ University Pact with Africa Is Shaping Egypt’s Defense and 2026 Education Strategy
China launched the “20+20 China-Africa University Cooperation Plan” in 2010 (later activated) to connect 20 leading Chinese universities with 20 prominent African universities. The...
Securing Information Integrity and Countering Disinformation in West Africa Through Media Training
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Directorate of Communication, has taken diverse measures to counter disinformation while further sustaining...
Russia’s Africa Playbook: From Soft Power to Forced Conscription
As we follow Moscow's changing ties to Africa, where trust has become increasingly ambiguous between exploitation and a legitimate relationship, one can never be...
Trump’s One-Year Africa Trade Act Extension: A ‘Fragile’ Reprieve, Analysts Say
Washington's extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for one year is seen as a temporary solution, with uncertainty surrounding South Africa's...
U.S. Condemns South Africa’s Expulsion of Israeli Diplomat as Political Retaliation
The United States has sharply criticized South Africa’s decision to expel Israel’s top diplomat, escalating an already tense diplomatic standoff involving Israel, South Africa,...
Qualities of Contemporary Leader: Adaptive Thinking, Collaborative Influence and Innovative Leadership
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is the United States' signature step to invest in the next generation of African leaders. Since its establishment...
Putin Praises Russian Arms Sales Amid Western Pressure
Despite geopolitical complexities, tensions, and pressure, Russia earned approximately $15 billion at the closure of 2025, according to a Kremlin report. At the regular...
The New Colonialism: Energy, Minerals, and the Return of Resource Empire
Introduction
Contrary to popular belief, colonialism did not end with the mid-century independence wave. Instead, it took on novel (‘neo’) and more subtle disguises such...
A ‘new world order’ based on dominance and the role of BRICS
Donald Trump has been leading the United States as its president since January 2025. Washington's priority is to Make America Great Again (MAGA). Trump's...