Can Africa ensure sustainable and mutually beneficial outcomes at the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)?
African countries’ bilateral deals with China should be clearly aligned with the continent’s development goals.
The continent is on track to become a major global carbon emitter if the current fossil fuel-dependent trajectory prevails.
What are the key factors that can propel or hinder Africa's path forward in a new multipolar world order?
More countries appear to be backing Morocco’s plan for ‘autonomy’ rather than independence, but will that be enough?
Dangerous signs of a proxy Russia-Ukraine war on the continent could have grave implications for Africa.
African winners will be those countries that pragmatically play to Trump’s ego and self-proclaimed dealmaker status.
Many Africans are denied access to sporting events, and athletes and performers are exposed to discrimination and racial abuse.
As the largest bloc of countries that recognises Palestine, Africa could lead the effort at the UN General Assembly.
Despite the Belt and Road’s mixed record in Africa, careful involvement in China’s smaller, greener projects could be beneficial.
Unlike its ambiguous response to the Russia-Ukraine war, the AU’s position on the destruction of Gaza has been clear.
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