Politics

Through political turmoil and broken promises, Kenyans hold fast to hope—an enduring force that fuels resilience and dreams of a brighter future.…

In 1977, the award-winning New York Times journalist, John Darnton, wrote an article about the battle for ideological supremacy in Somalia, between nationalism, Islam and socialism. …

How did al-Shabaab respond to the overthrow of Assad’s regime? Stig Jarle Hansen, a leading expert on the group, examines their media coverage of the HTS offensive and its potential implications.…

Congo’s minerals are crucial for the green energy transition, yet instead of benefitting, they fuel conflict and keep it at the bottom of the value chain.…

Suhaib Mahmoud examines Africa’s pivotal election year, where nearly a third of the continent’s countries went to the polls, turning up several surprises outcomes. …

For more than a decade, leaders in Jubaland have resisted the imposition of federal authority. This has been detrimental to Jubaland, but it has also undermined the extension of the federal project. …

As Somaliland and Taiwan deepen ties, Mogadishu has concurrently strengthened its relationship with Beijing, as both recognised and unrecognised states vie for influence in the Horn of Africa.…

The Sudanese civil war, nearing its second year, has caused the world’s largest humanitarian disaster, sparking debate over the need for foreign intervention. Here are some views.…

Kenya’s labor export model treats citizens as commodities, exploiting workers for remittances while neglecting domestic job creation.…