Politics - Page 26

The arrest of prominent Ugandan opposition lawyer and politician Erias Lukwago has reignited debate over political freedoms, civil liberties and the future of democratic governance in Uganda, drawing renewed attention to the country’s increasingly polarized political landscape. The incident, which unfolded in

A deadly attack targeting strategic facilities near Niger’s capital has once again underscored the growing security crisis engulfing the Sahel, a vast region that has become one of the world’s most volatile theatres of terrorism and armed insurgency. The assault, which sent

The age of colonial empires officially ended decades ago. Yet across Africa, a growing debate is emerging over whether new forms of external influence are replacing the old ones. The question is no longer about foreign flags, military occupation, or direct political

A new struggle for influence is unfolding across Africa, but unlike past competitions for oil, minerals, or territory, this one cannot be seen beneath the ground or transported through ports. It moves through servers, data centers, fiber-optic cables, cloud networks, and digital

The International Criminal Court, created to prosecute the world’s gravest crimes, now finds itself confronting one of the most serious crises in its history. At the center of the storm is Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, whose suspension amid allegations of sexual misconduct

 In a development that could reshape the Middle East and ease one of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical confrontations, the United States and Iran have reached a historic agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and opening the door to a broader

A growing number of African leaders are asking a question that could shape the continent’s economic future for decades: Can Africa achieve lasting prosperity while remaining heavily dependent on external borrowing? The question has become increasingly urgent as governments across the continent