Old Leaders in a New Africa

Addis Ababa’s military offensive in Tigray could trigger a wider conflict that further erodes the country’s attractiveness for foreign investment.

President Buhari and his allies have few options to contain the growing protests without sparking broader security concerns and potentially exacerbating social tensions.

A growing rift within Kenya’s ruling party could damage investor confidence in one of Africa’s strongest economies, should it lead to another bout of ethnic violence.

The ruling party’s failure to address the grievances of young Ugandans has paved the way for a pop star’s presidential candidacy, as well as years of political unrest.

The unexpected death ahead of the October vote risks dashing hopes for the country's first peaceful democratic transition of power by reigniting long-held political feuds.

South Africa will likely miss its recently adjusted budget targets as the country’s escalating COVID-19 outbreak delays much-needed austerity measures, leaving its economy in shambles for at least another five years.

The Tigray government's recent move to follow through with federally postponed elections could lead to renewed tensions between Addis Ababa and the country's ethnic opposition groups.

If the country's October 2020 presidential election opens old wounds, it could usher in instability that militants would be eager to exploit.

State utilities giant Eskom has demanded that mining companies reduce their electricity consumption as part of its biggest-ever forced power cuts, bringing South Africa's lucrative platinum, gold and diamond operations into a screeching halt.

With an increasingly cash-strapped and hungry citizenry, the survival of Zimbabwe's current government will hinge heavily on keeping its security forces paid and happy. Though doing so will be no easy feat given the country's depleted reserves.