Lead corruption investigator removed, protestors arrested in Gambia
The arrest and bail release of Gambian anti-corruption activists has ignited concern over government repression. Their detention coincides with the controversial removal of Auditor General Momodou Ceesay, who resisted political interference in corruption investigations.
Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam as regional tensions with Egypt and Sudan persist
Ethiopia has officially opened the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, marking the end of a 14-year, USD 5 billion undertaking that has reshaped both the country’s energy ambitions and the geopolitics of the Nile Basin.
Political repression escalates ahead of Benin’s 2026 election
Although months away, the political climate leading up to elections is already being shaped by repression and restrictions.
Women in Sahel are at the forefront of the fight for sovereignty
Ahead of the Alliance of Sahel States’ second anniversary, a webinar highlighted the historic role women are playing in the fight for sovereignty, linking their struggles against patriarchy and exploitation with broader anti-imperialist resistance.
RSF commander sworn in as head of Sudan’s parallel government as war rages on
Last week, RSF leader Hemedti was sworn in as head of a parallel government in Sudan, a move seen as part of the paramilitary group’s efforts to entrench its power despite being accused of widespread atrocities and fueling the ongoing conflict.
Peace deal holds no water as mass killings persist in Congo
Recent reports indicate the killing of hundreds of civilians in Congo by the M23, despite a peace deal having been agreed to.
Sahel’s continued defiance: the AES states and the struggle for sovereignty
A lecture in South Africa explored the rise of the Alliance of Sahel States and the broader struggle for sovereignty, building on the launch of a new Tricontinental dossier on the Sahel.
NUMSA urges alternative industrialization path to save South Africa’s manufacturing as Goodyear exits
NUMSA was involved in consultations on the fate of workers affected by the closure of Goodyear Tires, which left hundreds unemployed. The union also offered proposals on what should be done to safeguard and revive the industry.