Africa Political Monitor

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

Africa Political Monitor

Africa Political Monitor No. 40

November 22, 2024 Lilly HarveySydney Nystrom

UK sanctions Russian mercenaries in Africa;
Mozambique election sparks protests, crackdown;
Russia expands military footprint in Equatorial Guinea;
Alliance of change wins big in Mauritius;
UN again calls for a ceasefire in Sudan;
Opposition leader clinches victory in Somaliland's presidential election

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