Daily Circular
The Daily Circular, 2 September 2026
Nigeria's 2027 election cycle announced itself early on Wednesday, and it did so in the voice of Nyesom Wike. The Federal Capital…
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…
Trade
US-Africa trade deal turns 25 next year: Agoa’s winners, losers and what should come next
Bedassa Tadesse, University of Minnesota Duluth The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is a landmark piece of trade legislation enacted by…
Africa
Sudan’s conflict will have a ripple effect in an unstable region - and across the world
The raging conflict in Khartoum could negatively affect trade flows through Port Sudan to the rest of the world. Getty Images John…
Africa
As the 8 billionth person is born, here’s how Africa will shape the future of the planet’s population
Getty Images Akanni Ibukun Akinyemi, Obafemi Awolowo University; Esther William Dungumaro, University of Dar es Salaam, and Jacques Emina, University of Kinshasa…
Africa
Ethiopia's troubled history provides clues to why an all-out civil war is possible
A man enters a polling station for Tigray’s regional elections, which Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed deemed illegal. EDUARDO SOTERAS/AFP via Getty Images…
Africa
Dipole: the 'Indian Niño' that has brought devastating drought to East Africa
Rob Marchant, University of York A severe drought threatens millions of people in East Africa. Crop harvests are well below normal and…