List of Africa articles
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People carry crosses in a crowd. How Africa’s War on Disinformation Can Save Democracies Everywhere
African leaders can’t afford to wait for Big Tech. By taking action, the continent could spare future generations from the scourge of adversarial AI.
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Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees who have fled from the war in Sudan arrive at a transit camp in Renk on Feb. 14. How to Solve the World’s Refugee Crisis
UNHCR’s Filippo Grandi on Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine, and more.
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A general view of the Paleisheuwel solar plant, which was established by Italy-based Enel Green Power, in partnership with South African electricity public utility Eskom, in Paleisheuwel, South Afrcia on June 5. This solar plant can produce 82MW of electricity, which can power 48000 households. Why South Africa Won’t Be Going Green
Clean energy was not a priority for voters—and a weakened ANC will make climate-friendly policies even less likely.
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People walk past a train on a platform with their luggage. What Africa Can Learn From China’s Rise
The continent’s human capital is its greatest resource.
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South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma addresses his supporters outside the Johannesburg High Court in Johannesburg on June 3. South Africa Should Take Zuma’s Threats Seriously
The ex-president’s party is openly hostile to democracy, but excluding it after a strong election showing could lead to violence.
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Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sergei Lavrov (L) and South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor (R) speak during a press conference in Pretoria on Jan. 23, 2023. Why South Africa’s Nonalignment Is Here to Stay
The end of ANC majority rule is unlikely to signal a dramatic shift in the country’s foreign policy.
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A man holds a sign reading: "Down with France down with ECOWAS," using the bloc's French acronym CEDEAO, as supporters of Niger's National Council for Safeguard of the Homeland gather in Niamey on Aug. 26, 2023. How ECOWAS Lost Its Way
An inability to stand up to constitutional coups—most recently in Togo—has undermined the bloc’s credibility.
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Fighters of the Sudan Liberation Movement, a rebel group active in Darfur, attend a graduation ceremony in Sudan's southeastern Gedaref state. ‘Somalia on Steroids’: Sudan Conflict Escalates
The U.S. special envoy for Sudan warns that the geopolitical fallout from the spiraling civil war could be immense.
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People watch as fighters of the Sudan Liberation Movement, a rebel group active in Sudan's Darfur State, attend a graduation ceremony in the southeastern Gedaref state on March 28. Sudanese Militias Are Committing Genocide in Darfur—Again
The United States has the power to halt ongoing atrocities in El Fasher.
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A woman puts her hand over a large stack of secondhand clothes as she stands in a tarp-covered stall surrounded by piles of clothes and clothes hanging around her. The End of Secondhand Clothes
A major source of work for women in East Africa is suddenly under threat.
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Arms reach up to sacks of aid as they are unloaded by people atop them on a truck above. The World’s Refugee Relief Is Utterly Broken
Millions of Sudanese are fleeing a warzone—and exposing the world’s bankrupt response.
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A bright yellow electoral poster of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hangs from a chain-link fence that surrounds a packed-dirt clearing around several low buildings. A few trees are visible in the background beneath a cloudy sky. In the poster, Ramaphosa smiles while wearing a suit. Text beside his face says "Let's do more, together. Vote ANC." Will South Africa’s ANC Be Forced to Govern in a Coalition?
The ruling party could still win—but everything from a hard-left coalition to a national unity government is possible.
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Families who have fled from the war in Sudan carry their belongings while arriving at a transit center for refugees in Renk, South Sudan. Why Is the World Ignoring a Looming Genocide in Sudan?
Aid workers fear a new disaster as militia forces close in on a major Darfur city.
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Farmers work in a field donated to the Black community in Coligny, South Africa on Apr. 15, 2019. Why Land Reform Matters in South Africa’s Election
Even in an urbanized economy, many Black voters care deeply about the government’s unfulfilled promises when it comes to land redistribution.
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A man in a black t-shirt and dark jeans sits on the ledge of an apartment building roof. Behind him is a tall building and city scene with mountains in the background. Can Zackie Achmat Change South Africa From Inside Parliament?
After decades as a thorn in the side of politicians, one of South Africa’s most celebrated activists is running for office.
