Africa

Boris Johnson’s offshoring of asylum-seekers won’t stop the human smuggling trade—or deter people fleeing tyranny who are intent on reaching Britain.

Africa’s largest democracy systematically excludes women and young people from politics in a country where the median age is 18.

A religious revival rooted in the country’s imperial history has coincided with civil war and the spread of genocidal rhetoric—endangering a diverse and multifaith nation.

King Philippe stopped short of apologizing for colonial-era atrocities, angering the Congolese opposition and diaspora.

Many countries in southern Africa want to unload big stockpiles of ivory to fund conservation, even though the trade is banned.

Special “protocol” treatment has become a way of life for the privileged few.

Ankara’s arms sales to Niger could make the country the center of counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel.

Washington’s curtailment of reproductive rights at home and in U.S. foreign aid programs has historically had dramatic effects on women’s rights across the continent.

Moscow is already deeply involved in destabilizing wars.

As in Afghanistan, Trump’s decisions to withdraw have only emboldened terrorists.

Scolding and paternalism are not winning over African leaders when it comes to ties with Russia.

After a long delayed indirect election, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces many challenges.

Europe’s arguments against restitution have ignored the legitimate claims of African scholars and governments for 50 years.

Adam and Cameron discuss unemployment rates and the future of African economics.

Asia gets the attention, but the real economic revolution is the inevitable growth of an overlooked continent.

Rising wheat, fuel, and fertilizer costs amid a historic drought could lead to mass hunger and instability throughout the Horn of Africa.

Things could get even worse after the pandemic.