Modern recolonization rarely arrives with invading armies, foreign flags or officially appointed colonial administrators. Its influence is often exercised through less visible systems, including sovereign debt, resource concessions, foreign military installations, digital surveillance and political pressure from powerful external governments. This changing form of control has renewed debate about the meaning and purpose of Pan-Africanism. […]

A long-delayed prisoner exchange between the Democratic Republic of Congo government and the AFC/M23 rebel movement appears to be moving forward, offering a potential boost to efforts to restore peace in the country’s conflict-ridden eastern region. As part of the confidence-building process, 15 men associated with the rebel movement have reportedly been transferred from high-security […]

The Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta is facing a major humanitarian crisis after an estimated 60,000 migrants crossed its borders last week, overwhelming security agencies and reception facilities. At least 77 people reportedly died during the unprecedented movement. Many of the victims drowned while attempting to swim around the coastal barriers, while others were […]

Chad and France are gradually rebuilding military cooperation less than two years after N’Djamena ended its defense agreement with Paris and ordered French troops to leave the country. The emerging arrangement represents a significant change in relations between the two countries. Instead of restoring France’s former network of permanent bases and large troop deployments, discussions […]