Old Leaders in a New Africa

Central Africa's biggest country finally has a new government, but it looks a lot like the old one.

Russia has been popping up around Africa in recent years. In its most recent foray, it's sent military forces to Mozambique -- a land of energy promise and militant peril.

The agreement marks a step, albeit a tentative one, toward the formation of a new government in the political crisis that has followed the ouster of longtime President Omar al Bashir.

As the country's current transformation pushes out its old political order, other ethnic factions are jockeying for power.

As Russia pushes to play a greater role on the global stage, the Kremlin has developed a robust strategy for influencing African leaders and strengthening ties across the continent.

With Sudan's security forces no longer paying heed to civilian demands, the country's transition is bound to be rocky.

As Sudan turns the page on a 30-year authoritarian regime, the long-abandoned nation could emerge as one of Africa's more promising investment markets.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been trying to reform South Africa's government and improve its economy. A May 8 general election will signal whether he has the popular support to continue his efforts.

Thanks to people power in the streets of Khartoum, civilians are preventing the army from calling all the shots as Sudan embarks on a new political era.

Felix Tshisekedi is the new president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but he'll have to balance between his powerful predecessor and the U.S. if he's to keep his post.