Explainers & Features
Bah N’Daw Allies Trial Opens In Bamako After 5 Years In Detention
The Bah N'Daw allies trial has begun in Bamako, bringing six men accused of plotting against Mali's military-led government before a court for the first time after nearly five years in detention.
The $50m Fraud Network Behind the Arrest of Ghanaian MP, OK Frimpong
OK Frimpong's arrest at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has exposed links to a major FBI fraud investigation involving a $50m laundering pipeline, Toledo convictions, Chicago financial trails, and a widening international conspiracy probe.
Kemi Seba Arrested in South Africa Face Extradition Over Coup Charges
Kemi Seba’s arrest in South Africa has escalated into a high-stakes legal battle involving asylum, coup allegations, and a looming extradition to Benin that could redefine political activism in Africa.
US South Africa Relations Reset Faces Early Test Between Diplomacy and Public Pressure
The US South Africa relations reset is taking shape through trade talks and diplomacy, but protests and policy differences continue to test the relationship.
Africa Energy Independence Gains Urgency as Iran Crisis Exposes Structural Weakness
Africa’s push for energy independence is accelerating as fuel disruptions linked to the Iran crisis expose structural weaknesses in refining, supply and infrastructure.
