The Iran war has upended the process of transferring the archipelago’s sovereignty from the UK to Mauritius.
The timing couldn’t be worse for a continent just beginning to recover from two recent global shocks.
For a small, open economy, reputational strength is a core asset – but time is running out and decisive steps are needed.
The 2025 US National Security Strategy recasts Africa from partner to price tag in a transactional, resource-driven era of great-power rivalry.
Saudi Arabia’s late entry into Africa reflects its wider shift from religious outreach to strategic, state-led engagement.
A back-to-basics approach may be needed to reverse the bloc’s flagging momentum.
The conflict in Iran may seem far away, but it’s creating volatility that African leaders must act on urgently.
Between the firefighting and fireworks, South Africa’s delegation did just enough to meet its strategic objectives.
Complacency must make way for economic reform and the strategic reinvention that once made Mauritius the darling of development economists.
As the 2027 elections loom closer, three grand bargains will determine the president’s political future.
The challenge isn’t just defending Africa’s interests but managing a G20 in which one of its most powerful members is actively disengaged.
In response to a new wave of American insularity, European policymakers should pursue rapprochement with Africa.
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