Explainers & Features
RSF Gold Trade: How 55 Tonnes of Sudan’s Gold Vanishes Across Borders
Sudan says it mined 70 tonnes of gold but declared exports of just 14.7 tonnes. Investigations suggest much of the missing metal feeds the RSF gold trade, a network of mines, traders, smugglers and front companies that helps finance one of Africa's most devastating conflicts ...
Mauritania Migration Route Reveals Hidden Cost of EU Crackdown
The Mauritania migration route has undergone a dramatic transformation since the European Union signed a migration partnership with Nouakchott in 2024. While arrivals in Spain have fallen sharply, migrant departures have shifted south to The Gambia and Senegal ..
Madagascar Boeing 777 Scandal: Trial Opens, Then Stalls Within Hours
The Madagascar Boeing 777 scandal finally reached court in Antananarivo, but the hearing was delayed after only a few hours. The case centres on five former Singapore Airlines aircraft that received temporary Malagasy registration before eventually appearing in Iran and joining the fleet of sanctioned carrier Mahan Air.
Explosive Tinubu FBI Records Set for Release as 2027 Campaign Opens
The release of Tinubu FBI records following a US court deadline has reignited political debate in Nigeria just days after the official campaign period for the 2027 elections began.
The Ségou Treasure Was Stolen. Returning It Deserves No Applause
France's new restitution law has revived hopes that the Ségou treasure could return to Mali. But returning property seized during colonial conquest is not a gift, a favour or a reason for celebration. It is the correction of a historical wrong.
