Africa
The Jew in King Shaka’s court: How a 19th-century castaway shaped a Zulu leader’s legacy
The Jew in King Shaka’s court: How a 19th-century castaway shaped a Zulu leader’s legacy Nathaniel Isaacs, a Jewish apprentice merchant from England, was shipwrecked on the coast of South Africa in 1825 and became a pivotal figure in the period of first contact between the Zulu and Europeans. Isaacs’ memoir, “Travels and Adventures in […]
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Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to the Sahel region
Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to the Sahel region Madagascar’s military power grab on October 14, 2025, marks only the second coup in Africa outside of the Sahel region since 2020, highlighting that Africa’s coup problem is becoming a continental issue. Coups are more likely to succeed when they involve […]
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Will Africa’s young voters continue to punish incumbents at the ballot box in 2025? We are about to find out
Will Africa’s young voters continue to punish incumbents at the ballot box in 2025? We are about to find out Africa’s young voters are expected to play a significant role in the upcoming elections in 2025, particularly in countries such as Gabon, Ivory Coast, and Malawi. The youth population in Africa is facing high levels […]
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Sudan’s civil war: What military advances mean, and where the country could be heading next
Sudan’s civil war: What military advances mean, and where the country could be heading next A Sudanese man celebrates as the military enters the central city of Wad Madani, pushing out the Rapid Support Forces in January 2025. AP Photo/Marwan Ali A series of advances by the Sudanese military has led some observers to posit […]
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