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Is US counterterrorism strategy across West Africa quietly increasing the coup risk?https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/online-exclusive/african-coups-and-the-elite-forces-trap/
African Coups and the Elite-Forces Trap | Journal of Democracy
U.S. counterterrorism strategy across West Africa is quietly increasing coup risk—here’s how Washington can both better fight terrorism and prevent coups.
www.journalofdemocracy.org
February 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Is US counterterrorism strategy across West Africa quietly increasing the coup risk?https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/online-exclusive/african-coups-and-the-elite-forces-trap/
Unlike much of the global north, the African continent is moving towards more open borders for people. The promise of economic growth outweighs political fears. Yet progress is slow, and not coordinated. theconversation.com/east-african...
East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go
The East African Community has been ambitious in creating a regional common market. This includes making it easy for people to move between countries.
theconversation.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Unlike much of the global north, the African continent is moving towards more open borders for people. The promise of economic growth outweighs political fears. Yet progress is slow, and not coordinated. theconversation.com/east-african...
Elections in #Africa: citizens are convinced that democratic procedures serve elite interests rather than public good, so they refuse to participate. Low turnout is not apathy; it is a rational assessment that the democratic architecture does not represent them. www.ips-journal.eu/topics/democ...
What the African continent teaches us about democracy
The coups and crises are the breaking point of a flawed model, not the end of the democratic project
www.ips-journal.eu
February 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Elections in #Africa: citizens are convinced that democratic procedures serve elite interests rather than public good, so they refuse to participate. Low turnout is not apathy; it is a rational assessment that the democratic architecture does not represent them. www.ips-journal.eu/topics/democ...
European Convention on #HumanRights (#ECHR) Art. 3 prohibits deporting individuals to places where they would be at risk of torture or degrading treatment. Art. 8 protects the right to private and family life. Some EU Member States would like to change this. www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
Migration and the European Convention on Human Rights: Legal requirements and proposals for reform | Think Tank | European Parliament
Migration and the European Convention on Human Rights: Legal requirements and proposals for reform
www.europarl.europa.eu
February 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM
European Convention on #HumanRights (#ECHR) Art. 3 prohibits deporting individuals to places where they would be at risk of torture or degrading treatment. Art. 8 protects the right to private and family life. Some EU Member States would like to change this. www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
#EUmigrationpolicy - Letter from 15 UN Special Procedures to the European Union raising serious concerns regarding the Proposal for a Regulation establishing a common system for the #return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union: spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
spcommreports.ohchr.org
February 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
#EUmigrationpolicy - Letter from 15 UN Special Procedures to the European Union raising serious concerns regarding the Proposal for a Regulation establishing a common system for the #return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union: spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
The new global #geopolitical environment will put pressure on countries to use #aid more nakedly for geo-strategic purposes. We should all get used to the idea of ever more direct political control of aid allocations. . www.africanistperspective.com/p/the-intern...
The international development community isn’t adapting fast enough to official aid cuts. That’s a big problem.
On the urgent need for a pivot to spending more time trying to supporting specific countries interested in boosting their state capacity; and catalyzing commercial revolutions in low-income countries.
www.africanistperspective.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:44 AM
The new global #geopolitical environment will put pressure on countries to use #aid more nakedly for geo-strategic purposes. We should all get used to the idea of ever more direct political control of aid allocations. . www.africanistperspective.com/p/the-intern...
Africa Treats Its Diaspora Like a Bank Account, Not a Brain Trust : #Africa has built serious infrastructure to mobilize #diaspora money. In comparison, we’ve done almost nothing to mobilize diaspora #mindpower at scale. rosemutiso.substack.com/p/africa-tre...
Africa Treats Its Diaspora Like a Bank Account, Not a Brain Trust
Numerous platforms exist to mobilize diaspora financial capital. Can we do the same for people and their expertise?
rosemutiso.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Africa Treats Its Diaspora Like a Bank Account, Not a Brain Trust : #Africa has built serious infrastructure to mobilize #diaspora money. In comparison, we’ve done almost nothing to mobilize diaspora #mindpower at scale. rosemutiso.substack.com/p/africa-tre...
China’s Critical Minerals Strategy in #Africa – #China has gained a dominant position in Africa’s critical #minerals sector through long-term investments in mining and refining capacity— this makes it challenging for African countries to advance up the value chain. africacenter.org/spotlight/ch...
africacenter.org
February 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
China’s Critical Minerals Strategy in #Africa – #China has gained a dominant position in Africa’s critical #minerals sector through long-term investments in mining and refining capacity— this makes it challenging for African countries to advance up the value chain. africacenter.org/spotlight/ch...
#UN report declares global state of ' #water bankruptcy' - decades of overuse, pollution, environmental destruction and climate pressure had pushed many water systems so beyond the point of recovery that a new classification was required. www.rfi.fr/en/internati...
UN report declares global state of 'water bankruptcy'
The world is entering an era of "global water bankruptcy" with rivers, lakes and aquifers depleting faster than nature can replenish them, a United Nations research institute said on Tuesday.
www.rfi.fr
February 6, 2026 at 5:10 PM
#UN report declares global state of ' #water bankruptcy' - decades of overuse, pollution, environmental destruction and climate pressure had pushed many water systems so beyond the point of recovery that a new classification was required. www.rfi.fr/en/internati...
The pan-African political movement was paralleled by a pan-African musical moment: Gillespie’s Afro (1954); Davis’ 1954 “Walkin’”; Weston’s Uhuru Africa (1960); Roach/Oscar Brown Jr./Lincoln's We Insist! Freedom Now Suite (1960). daily.jstor.org/the-congo-cr...
The Congo Crisis and the Rise of a Pan-African Musical Politics - JSTOR Daily
How Patrice Lumumba’s assassination reshaped Black internationalism—and pushed musicians toward a new kind of activism.
daily.jstor.org
February 6, 2026 at 10:44 AM
The pan-African political movement was paralleled by a pan-African musical moment: Gillespie’s Afro (1954); Davis’ 1954 “Walkin’”; Weston’s Uhuru Africa (1960); Roach/Oscar Brown Jr./Lincoln's We Insist! Freedom Now Suite (1960). daily.jstor.org/the-congo-cr...
Revolutionary #rap: #Nigerian star Falz became known for his unique blend of hip-hop and Afropop, but what really made him stand out was his skill at infusing humour into his socially conscious, often revolutionary, songs. theconversation.com/revolutionar...
Revolutionary rap: Nigerian star Falz has kept protest music alive
Nigerian pop stars are often accused of singing about love and money and ignoring social issues. Falz isn’t one of them.
theconversation.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Revolutionary #rap: #Nigerian star Falz became known for his unique blend of hip-hop and Afropop, but what really made him stand out was his skill at infusing humour into his socially conscious, often revolutionary, songs. theconversation.com/revolutionar...
The world lost these #Africa n cultural greats in #2025 We remembered musicians, sports stars, art heroes, film-makers and thinkers and explored their contributions to making their world – and ours – a better place. theconversationafrica.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tkdrld...
The world lost these African cultural greats in 2025
theconversationafrica.cmail19.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The world lost these #Africa n cultural greats in #2025 We remembered musicians, sports stars, art heroes, film-makers and thinkers and explored their contributions to making their world – and ours – a better place. theconversationafrica.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tkdrld...
#Africa 's year in #music as selected by DJ Darlyne Komukama, a curator of the Nyege Nyege Festival - playlist by The Continent | Spotify open.spotify.com/playlist/3h5...
2025 in Music
Playlist · The Continent · 5 items · 5 saves
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December 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#Africa 's year in #music as selected by DJ Darlyne Komukama, a curator of the Nyege Nyege Festival - playlist by The Continent | Spotify open.spotify.com/playlist/3h5...
The #gold trade connects #Sudan’s civil war to the wider region and highlights the roles that commodities play in perpetuating violent conflict. www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/gold...
Gold and the war in Sudan
How regional solutions can support an end to conflict
www.chathamhouse.org
December 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The #gold trade connects #Sudan’s civil war to the wider region and highlights the roles that commodities play in perpetuating violent conflict. www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/gold...
Africa-EU partnership: Natural resources, health, research and education - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
Africa-EU partnership: Natural resources, health, research and education - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament
Africa-EU partnership: Natural resources, health, research and education - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola)
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Africa-EU partnership: Natural resources, health, research and education - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
Africa-EU partnership: Economy and connectivity - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en... #AUEU25
Africa-EU partnership: Economy and connectivity - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament
Africa-EU partnership: Economy and connectivity - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola)
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Africa-EU partnership: Economy and connectivity - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en... #AUEU25
Africa-EU partnership: Security and governance - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en... #AUEU25
Africa-EU partnership: Security and governance - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament
Africa-EU partnership: Security and governance - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola)
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Africa-EU partnership: Security and governance - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en... #AUEU25
Africa-EU partnership: Multilateralism - State of play ahead of the 7th EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en... #AUEU25
Africa-EU partnership: Multilateralism - State of play ahead of the 7th EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament
Africa-EU partnership: Multilateralism - State of play ahead of the 7th EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola)
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Africa-EU partnership: Multilateralism - State of play ahead of the 7th EU-AU Summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en... #AUEU25
Africa-EU partnership: Migration and mobility - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en... #AUEU25
Africa-EU partnership: Migration and mobility - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament
Africa-EU partnership: Migration and mobility - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola)
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Africa-EU partnership: Migration and mobility - State of play ahead of the Seventh EU-AU summit (November 2025 in Luanda, Angola) | Think Tank | European Parliament www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en... #AUEU25
EU-African Union Summit 2025: Setting the scene - Delivering on commitments in a shifting global landscape. To remain effective, the partnership must deliver on the commitments made at the 2022 summit and strengthen accountability mechanisms.
www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en... #AUEU25
www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en... #AUEU25
EU-African Union Summit 2025: Setting the scene - Delivering on commitments in a shifting global landscape | Think Tank | European Parliament
EU-African Union Summit 2025: Setting the scene - Delivering on commitments in a shifting global landscape
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
EU-African Union Summit 2025: Setting the scene - Delivering on commitments in a shifting global landscape. To remain effective, the partnership must deliver on the commitments made at the 2022 summit and strengthen accountability mechanisms.
www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en... #AUEU25
www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en... #AUEU25
Medieval cities in the northern Horn of Africa (1200-1600 CE) www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/medieval-c...
Medieval cities in the northern Horn of Africa (1200-1600 CE)
The northern horn of Africa is home to one of the largest concentrations of urban settlements on the continent, many of which are of significant antiquity.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Medieval cities in the northern Horn of Africa (1200-1600 CE) www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/medieval-c...
#Sudan's civil war is fuelling one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. As rival factions violently battle for power and commit atrocities, regional and global powers' geopolitical interests entrench divisions. #KeeepEyesOnSudan www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
Understanding the war in Sudan: The human cost of geopolitics | Think Tank | European Parliament
Understanding the war in Sudan: The human cost of geopolitics
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#Sudan's civil war is fuelling one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. As rival factions violently battle for power and commit atrocities, regional and global powers' geopolitical interests entrench divisions. #KeeepEyesOnSudan www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
Parliamentary systems and other pluralistic institutions in pre-colonial Africa www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/parliament...
Parliamentary systems and other pluralistic institutions in pre-colonial Africa
The political history of several African kingdoms included systems of governance that were variously referred to as national “assemblies”, “councils,” or “parliaments,” which limited the power of…
www.africanhistoryextra.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Parliamentary systems and other pluralistic institutions in pre-colonial Africa www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/parliament...
The #war in #Sudan is not a “forgotten war”. Rather, it is a highly internationalised geopolitical battleground. Nor is it a proxy war, as the involvement of external actors is opportunistic, with state powers supporting different sides while cooperating elsewhere. fiia.fi/en/publicati...
The war in Sudan in the era of a multipolar world
The war in Sudan is not a “forgotten war”. Rather, it is a highly internationalised geopolitical battleground, reflecting old peacebuilding failures and key implications of the shifting international…
fiia.fi
October 13, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The #war in #Sudan is not a “forgotten war”. Rather, it is a highly internationalised geopolitical battleground. Nor is it a proxy war, as the involvement of external actors is opportunistic, with state powers supporting different sides while cooperating elsewhere. fiia.fi/en/publicati...
La question des #spoliations et des #restitutions qui agite actuellement le monde des #musees n’est pas nouvelle. Elle remonte à la constitution des collections des musées français, depuis la Révolution, le Consulat puis l’Empire. www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur... #afrique
Le temps des restitutions : épisode 4/4 du podcast Musées, la réinvention permanente
AUDIO • Musées, la réinvention permanente, épisode 4/4 : Le temps des restitutions. Une série inédite proposée par France Culture. Écoutez LSD, la série documentaire, et découvrez nos podcasts en…
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October 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
La question des #spoliations et des #restitutions qui agite actuellement le monde des #musees n’est pas nouvelle. Elle remonte à la constitution des collections des musées français, depuis la Révolution, le Consulat puis l’Empire. www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur... #afrique