Extreme Heat Wave Pushes South Sudan to Close Schools
Climate change already worsened floods and droughts in the young nation. Now, soaring temperatures are forecast for two weeks.
Why Britain’s Lords Are Clashing With Sunak Over Rwanda
The government’s contentious Rwanda policy, which has been championed by the prime minister, has prompted a rebellion in Britain’s unelected second chamber.
Niger Orders American Troops to Leave Its Territory
The West African country’s military junta said the presence of U.S. forces was “illegal.” Increasingly, West Africans are questioning the motives of Western countries operating in Africa.
Senegal Must Hold Election After All, Top Court Rules
The president of the West African country had postponed a coming election, but the country’s constitutional court said the vote must take place as soon as possible.
A Graphic Novel Finds a Relatable Hero in a Modern African Woman
The “Aya” series explores the pains and pleasures of everyday life in a working-class neighborhood in West Africa.
China Keeps Building Stadiums in Africa. But at What Cost?
This year’s Africa Cup of Nations, like several previous editions, played out in Chinese-built arenas. It will end with familiar questions about their legacy.
How Two Irish Businessmen Almost Took Nigeria for $11 Billion
A mundane contractual provision met with rampant corruption — revealing a serious vulnerability in one of the backbones of international commerce.
Playing Soccer in $1.50 Sandals That Even Gucci Wants to Copy
In Ivory Coast, lêkê are the preferred footwear for amateur games and almost everything else.
The genius of Britain’s anti-intellectualism
The UK is cosmopolitan because it doesn’t overthink
Biden says Trump threatens ‘sacred cause’ of US democracy
President launches re-election campaign on eve of third anniversary of January 6 2021 US Capitol attack