NewsletterEast Africa Daily Review: Kenya’s Protests Are About More Than Tax Hikes The EditorsJun 26, 2024June 26, 2024 Protests that gripped Kenya’s capital yesterday are ostensibly about a tax bill, but in reality the roots of the grievances run much deeper. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingSouthern Africa South Africa’s Coalition Government Is a Risky Gamble for All Sides Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdéJun 21, 2024July 29, 2024 Many believe that a new coalition government will lead to change in South Africa. That hope ignores the scale of the country’s—and coalition’s—problems. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingNorth Africa Lacking Solutions, Tunisia’s Saied Seeks Scapegoats Francisco SerranoJun 20, 2024September 18, 2024 Constant turnover in President Kais Saied’s government points to a lack of solutions for Tunisia’s problems. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingEast Asia South Korea Has Its Sights Set on Africa and the Middle East Jonathan Fenton-HarveyJun 13, 2024June 14, 2024 South Korea is making efforts to more actively engage with Africa and the Middle East. It’s part of Seoul’s broader geopolitical ambitions. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingEast Africa Somalia’s Constitutional Revision Is Deepening Political Divisions Omar MahmoodJun 7, 2024June 7, 2024 President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is determined to finalize Somalia’s provisional constitution. But rushing the process is creating problems. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingAfrica Russia’s Position in Africa Isn’t as Strong as It Looks Duncan Money, Tycho van der HoogJun 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Reports emerge weekly that Russian influence in Africa is growing. In reality, Moscow’s position is weaker and less profitable than reported. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)