Weekly Circular
The Weekly Circular, week ending 14 August 2026
The past few days have seen a mix of significant events across various sectors in Africa, ranging from personal freedom and security…
Daily Circular
The Daily Circular, 12 August 2026
The political landscape in Nigeria remains tense, with multiple developments surrounding the upcoming Osun governorship election. On one hand, the All Progressives…
South Sudan
South Sudan’s first election won’t be perfect – but another delay could be even riskier
Jan Pospisil South Sudan is expected to hold an election on 22 December 2026, the first in the country’s history. It’s already…
South Africa
Blaming migrants ignores the real causes of South Africa’s economic crisis
Image: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) Justin Visagie, University of the Witwatersrand and Ruth Castel-Branco, University of the Witwatersrand South Africa is in…
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Economic Outlook for 2026: From Stabilization to Gradual, Inclusive Growth
Published: January 19, 2026 | N-Circular Economic Analysis As Nigeria embarks on 2026, the nation's economic landscape presents a picture of cautious…
Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: what it means for the Nile’s 11 river states and why it’s so controversial
John Mukum Mbaku, Weber State University In April 2011, Ethiopia began construction of Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
Nigeria
US-China trade war could hurt Nigerian entrepreneurs: why, and how they should prepare
Tolu Olarewaju, Keele University As China and the United States lock horns in a trade war, slamming tariffs on each other, entrepreneurs…
West Africa
Power vacuum in west Africa’s Sahel: 3 ways China could fill the gap as west exits
Abdul-Gafar Tobi Oshodi, Lagos State University With France fast losing its influence in west Africa’s Sahel region and an unpredictable US president…
Africa
Africa in 2024: A Year of Transformation, Challenges, and Resilience
As 2024 comes to a close, the African continent continues to showcase its dynamism, resilience, and challenges. From significant political events to…
South Africa
Death of a liberation movement: how South Africa’s ANC became just a regular political party – with some help from Jacob Zuma
By http://www.anc.org.za/sites/default/files/docs/lge-manifestou.pdf, Fair use, Link Roger Southall, University of the Witwatersrand The African National Congress (ANC), the party that’s led South Africa…