Politics
What Will be the Wake-Up Call For African Leaders?
Will the attempts by Elon Musk and Donald Trump to shut down USAID finally serve as a wake-up call to African leaders over our over-reliance on foreign aid?
Politics
Is the US No Longer a Reliable Partner for Africa Under Donald Trump
Does Donald Trump's 'America First' agenda make the United States a less reliable partner for Africa?
Media
Washington Post Struggles Are Indicative of Wider Issues in the Media
The Washington Post looks to be on a steady decline over the last few years. This comes at a time when trust in the media at an all-time low.
Media
Are Mark Zuckerberg’s Latest Overtures To Trump Threatening Democracy?
Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to remove fact-checkers from Facebook and reduce content moderation on Meta’s platforms has been met with great controversy.
USA
The Donald Trump Era is Upon Us Once Again
2025 has kicked off with a bevvy of new stories surrounding the incoming US President Donald Trump. Much like 2024, this looks to be...
World
The War in Ukraine Must Come to an End at Some Point
With the reelection of Donald Trump to the White House, there has been a lot of speculation about what that would mean for Ukraine.
Media
Is This the Beginning of the End for the Washington Post?
The decision by the Washington Post to not endorse a candidate has set up a firestorm among readers resulting in thousand of subscription cancellations.
Politics
Once Again Rumours of Paul Biya’s Death Have Begun Spreading
Once again rumours have begun to spread about the death of Paul Biya after an extended period of absence from public view
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African Trends: Iran War Causes Spike in Oil Prices
The consequences of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran have not limited to the Middle East.
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When is Foreign Intervention Justified?
When a government turns its weapons on its own people, does sovereignty still shield it from outside intervention?
African Trends: When will Africa become self-sufficient?
The growing starvation crisis across the continent begs the question: when will Africa become self-sufficient?
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Should Africans Care About Israel’s War in Gaza?
The Israeli war against Hamas in Gaza has been...
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