Written by William Lucht October 24, 2022 In Sudan’s Blue Nile State, ethnic clashes have hit a new death toll with 150 killed including elderly, women, and children. Clashes reportedly broke out last week over land disputes between the Hausa people and other rivals. Fighting has centered around the “Wad al-Mahi area near Roseires, 500km... Continue Reading →
In South Africa: A New Zulu King and the Ethiopia-Tigray Peace Talks
Written by Osetemega Iribiri November 7, 2022 A New Zulu King Last week Saturday, October 29, 2002, Durban, South Africa, witnessed its first Zulu king coronation since 1971. The event was marked by President Cyril Ramaphosa officially recognizing the new king, Misuzulu kaZwelithini. The president said, "Our king is indeed officially the king of the... Continue Reading →
Algeria Hosts Arab League Summit
Written by William Lucht November 7, 2022 The first Arab League summit to be held in two years since the Covid-19 pandemic is being hosted by Algeria. Algeria seems to be positioning itself back into international and regional politics since its eclipse in the wake of Bouteflika’s illness, the protest movement, COVID-19, and the financial... Continue Reading →
Tunisian Libyan Partnership
Written by William Lucht December 5, 2022 Last Wednesday Tunisian President Kais Saied welcomed Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah for an official two-day visit. President Saied met with not only the Libyan leader but also other high-level delegates such as the Prime Minister Najla Bouden, Central Bank of Libya Director Seddik Kebir and other... Continue Reading →
South Africa’s President Faces Impeachment
Written by Osetemega Iribiri December 5, 2022 South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, who came into power with the mantra of combatting corruption, is under pressure to resign over corruption allegations in the Farmgate scandal. South Africa's former spy chief, Arthur Fraser, accused the president of money laundering, corruption, and covering up large theft of cash.... Continue Reading →
An Islamic Democracy at Risk
Written by William Lucht - September 19, 2022 Current Tunisian President, Kais Saied, has removed the parliament, released dozens of judges, and under the new constitutional referendum, “both the parliament and judiciary are subordinate to the executive and the president." Further, President Saied stated, "Their powers and competencies to act as a check on the... Continue Reading →
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Deal
Written by Osetemega Iribiri - September 19, 2022 At about 200 trillion cubic feet, Nigeria possesses the largest proven gas reserves in Africa and the seventh in the world. It is predominately untapped, flared, or re-injected into oil wells. In December 2016, King Mohammed VI of Morocco visited President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria. The two... Continue Reading →
On Elections and the Peaceful Transfer of Power, Part Two & Reactions to the Death of Queen Elizabeth II
Written by Osetemega Iribiri - September 12, 2022 As a follow-up to last week’s report on Kenya’s presidential election: Kenya’s Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, outrightly dismissed Raila Odinga’s claims of election rigging and irregularities. The decision was a stinging defeat for Odinga, who has persistently contested for the presidential seat five... Continue Reading →
Is Solar Energy the Future of North Africa?
Written by William Lucht - September 12, 2022 As climate change continues to affect our planet in multipolar ways, many governments have taken steps to achieve net neutral carbon emission or have started transitioning into renewable energy. While oil rich Middle Eastern states have enjoyed powerful influence in the energy sector, some up and comers... Continue Reading →
Elections and the Peaceful Transfer of Power in Africa
Written by Osetemega Iribiri - September 5, 2022 The peaceful transfer of power is not a reality in all African countries. For instance, some elections result in military coups in Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea, Mali, and Sudan, and protests in Eswatini. Nevertheless, the situation is not all gloomy as countries like Zambia and Malawi have... Continue Reading →
The Patterson Journal of International Affairs 