Old Leaders in a New Africa

While it’s upended Tanzania’s political cycle, Magufuli’s passing won’t immediately reverse the country’s drift toward authoritarianism.

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.

France's failure to stabilize the region will make it difficult to reduce its counterterrorism operations without triggering more violence.

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.