Africa Archive

Western countries have stockpiles of mpox vaccines. The African countries battling an outbreak of the disease don’t have that luxury.

China’s presence in sub-Saharan Africa isn’t as coordinated—or effective—as many assume. Washington’s policies should reflect that.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s nationalist and hawkish foreign policy has only exacerbated friction in the Horn of Africa.

The government’s harsh response to recent youth-led protests won’t be forgotten by the Nigerian public in the years to come.

The M23’s resurgence in eastern Congo reflects contemporary tensions and rivalries. But it is also deeply rooted in the volatile region’s history.

The U.S. is finally ratcheting up efforts to end the war in Sudan. But there are still significant obstacles to the peace process.

Aiding Moscow’s enemies in Africa could cause disproportionate damage for Russia. It’s also a big gamble for Ukraine.

The WHO’s declaration that mpox is now an emergency underscores how little has been done to shore up global health infrastructure.

France now views the contested Western Sahara territory as part of Morocco. The change has little to do with reviving the peace process.

Senegal’s new leaders, President Faye and Prime Minister Sonko, promised a radical break with the past administration. Can they deliver?

The U.S. handed over its last base in Niger to local authorities, bringing to a close more than a decade of U.S. security presence in the country.