Written by Mariana Hinojosa Castillo | April 15, 2024 Jacob Zuma visiting Isfahan On Tuesday, South Africa's Electoral Court ruled that President Ramaphosa's rival, former President Jacob Zuma, can run for office in the upcoming general election. The ruling overturned the electoral commission’s previous decision that had barred Zuma from the vote due to its past conviction. However,... Continue Reading →
Written by Mariana Hinojosa Castillo | April 1,2024 Oil Well After five months of diplomatic and trade tensions, Kenya and Uganda appear to be closer to reaching an understanding regarding their oil dispute. On March 27, Kenya’s Energy Cabinet Secretary shared that plans were underway to issue a permit to the Uganda Oil Corporation (UNOC).... Continue Reading →
Written by James Kessler| March 25, 2024 President Adama Barrow This week, politicians in The Gambia have begun taking steps to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). If successful, The Gambia would be the world’s first country to walk back this protection, possibly endangering the lives of millions. As it stands now,... Continue Reading →
Written by Mariana Hinojosa Castillo | March 14 2024 On March 4, 2024, President Biden issued an executive order terminating the national emergency declaration on Zimbabwe. Although this implied the removal of a two-decade sanctions program, the order was accompanied by the announcement of new sanctions for Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa, his wife, eleven senior... Continue Reading →
Written by James Kessler | March 4, 2024 /// Mahamat Idriss Deby /// This week, Chadian interim leader and military chief, Mahamat Idriss Deby, has formally declared his candidacy for the country’s presidential elections. Elections are set to take place on May 6th. Deby came to power in 2021 after his father, Idriss Deby Itno,... Continue Reading →
Written by Mariana Hinojosa Castillo | March 4 2024 Hakainde Hichilema at his presidential inauguration Back in June 2023, headlines such as “It’s finally done,” and “Bailout” signaled the hope and relief that was spreading in Zambia. After two years of negotiations, foreign lenders under the G20 Common Framework agreed to a restructuring deal. The... Continue Reading →
Written by James Kessler | February 17, 2024 President Macky Sall On February 3rd Senegalese President Macky Sall canceled the upcoming elections just weeks before they were to take place on the 25th. The ballot was postponed by Sall after citing a dispute between the legislative and judicial bodies concerning potential candidates who have been... Continue Reading →
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