European Political Community to begin second summit
- Daily Brief
- June 1, 2023
President Buhari’s mysterious illness is a concern for the whole (but fragmented) nation.
President-elect Lourenco will struggle to meet the high expectations of supporters.
The race to combat climate change could inflame more basic human conflict in the Congo.
Beijing’s blue water naval ambitions are taking hold in the Indian Ocean region.
An unprecedented transfer of power and legislative elections have the country on edge.
A high treason trial, a refugee dispute and international politicking is putting Windhoek on edge.
President Lungu is marginalising the opposition. The country’s institutions make it an easy task.
The Congolese refugee crisis is destabilising Angola at a pivotal time for the country’s leadership.
Zuma’s attempt to consolidate power is a symptom rather than cause of South Africa’s divided society.
President Kabila’s grip on power could plunge the fragile Democratic Republic of Congo into conflict.
Zimbabwe’s opposition parties need to rethink their strategies if they hope to challenge Mugabe.
Civil strife in Mozambique could bring it into conflict with long-time ally Zimbabwe.