Politics

As Somalia teeters on the brink of collapse—with political infighting intensifying, international backing fading, and al-Shabaab exploiting federal missteps—its backsliding is no longer in question.

The expulsion of Israel’s ambassador from the AU’s Rwanda genocide commemoration was a striking act of solidarity with the Palestinians — one rooted in a long history across the continent.

Breaking from ECOWAS and Western influence, the Alliance of Sahel States signals a geopolitical shift-but can it deliver real stability?

The legacy of France’s colonial violence in the Indian Ocean is one stone that contemporary mainstream media tends to leave unturned.

Following the house arrest of Vice president Riek Machar by President Salva Kiir, the fragile peace agreement that has prevented war in South Sudan has broken down and the prospect of war looms on the horizon. 

The Sudanese army has now completed its rout of the RSF from the capital, Khartoum. But the victory is a bittersweet moment.

Despite the rising rhetoric and troop movements, a war between Eritrea and Ethiopia does not appear imminent, though the risks remain high.

Elon Musk amplifies baseless attacks on Ilhan Omar, perpetuating a dangerous tradition of scapegoating Black and immigrant leaders. But Omar’s fightback is about more than just herself; it is about racial and social justice more broadly.

From South Sudan to Somalia, and Tigray to the DRC, 2025 has arrived with the prospect of far more conflict, and on a larger scale, in East Africa. But stopping the slide isn’t enough.