Africa Political Monitor

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

Africa Political Monitor

Africa Political Monitor No. 38

October 24, 2024 Lilly HarveySydney Nystrom

Britain’s Chagos gamble sparks fears of Chinese influence;
Tensions rise in the horn;
War toils on in Sudan…;
…As Washington sanctions RSF leader;
Nigerians protest “anti-poor” World Bank recommendations;
South Sudan’s presidential power play

Africa Political Monitor No. 37

October 7, 2024 Lilly HarveySydney Nystrom

Harsh justice following failed Congo coup;
Islamist violence flares in Bamako…;
…As U.S. special forces make their way back to Chad;
Nigeria’s APC ekes out a political win;
In Burkina Faso, civilian casualties surge…;
…And conspiracy theories abound;
Clearing the political decks in Tanzania

Africa Political Monitor No. 35

August 26, 2024 Lilly Harvey

Sudan peace talks commence despite absent parties;
Mali, Niger sever ties with Ukraine after Wagner group deaths;
Somalia-Ethiopia talks show progress;
Landmark trial finds LRA commander guilty of crimes against humanity;
Franco-Algerian tensions rise over Western Sahara dispute