Ethiopians suffering emotionally, economically after two years of war — Gallop survey

As Ethiopia emerges from two years of conflict in its Tigray region, and with Ethiopians now faced with a monumental task in maintaining peace, restarting the economy and sustaining reconciliation, a new Gallup survey paints a bleak picture of people suffering emotionally and economically. Opinion researchers had not been able to enter the country in […]

Algeria: opposition parties calling for a unified boycott

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s decision to run for a fourth term was not received well by the opposition who argue that his ailing health condition and 15-year rule are reasons enough for him to step down. 76-year-old Bouteflika suffered a mini-stroke last year after which he has made rare public appearances. Some opposition leaders declare […]

Trump’s Africa pivot: trade over aid as U.S. unveils commercial diplomacy strategy

The Trump administration has launched a bold new strategy to reshape U.S.-Africa relations, shifting focus from aid to aggressive commercial engagement. Announced in Abidjan on 14 May, the U.S. Commercial Diplomacy Strategy repositions diplomacy to prioritize trade, private investment, and strategic deal-making, aiming to counter China’s dominant economic presence across the continent. “From Washington we […]