Africa Political Monitor

AFPC’s review of politics in both North and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Africa Political Monitor

Africa Political Monitor No. 61

November 24, 2025 Sarah Way

UN backs renewed talks on Morocco’s Western Sahara proposal;
UAE accused of supplying weapons to RSF;
Al-Qaeda-linked militants tighten fuel blockade;
The perils of Chinese mining;
Guinea seeks iron ore leverage

Africa Political Monitor No. 60

November 10, 2025 Sarah Way

Nigeria grapples with separatist protests...;
...As Trump threatens military action;
Tanzania's President declared election winner amid violent protests;
America eyes Liberia's critical minerals;
RSF takes key city of El Fasher from Sudanese military

Africa Political Monitor No. 58

October 14, 2025 Sarah Way

Sahel states quit the ICC;
Mutharika returns to power in Malawi;
Madagascar imposes curfew after protests;
Guinea approves new constitution;
China revamps Tanzania–Zambia railway;
Gen Z protests sweep Morocco

Africa Political Monitor No. 57

September 29, 2025 Lilly HarveySarah Way

The RSF establishes a parallel government in Sudan;
Kenya courts Trump on trade;
A health emergency in Botswana;
Ethiopia inaugurates controversial grand renaissance dam;
African leaders unveil $100 billion green industrialization plan