Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's reforms have made him the new darling of the international community. But his government's dimming domestic popularity risks sending the country into rough political waters ahead of its 2020 election.
For the West African country's aging president, pulling off his third-term dream will depend on the size and fervor of opposition efforts -- and whether his Russian allies help counter them.
While the Africa summit in Sochi could yield more pragmatic arms and infrastructure agreements, Moscow's tight budget will limit its ability to woo African countries with money alone.
Mounting evidence of foul play in the country's Oct. 15 election could be the straw that finally breaks Maputo's back by stoking security threats and alienating the country's fastest-growing electorate.
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.
