West Africa: What Did They Sign? Gambia’s Political Alliances Face AU, Ecowas Transparency Test

West Africa: What Did They Sign? Gambia’s Political Alliances Face AU, Ecowas Transparency Test

As political parties race to build alliances ahead of The Gambia’s December 2026 presidential election, a growing question is being asked about the agreements shaping those partnerships: what exactly did they sign? From the coalition that helped end Yahya Jammeh’s rule in 2016 to the alliances being formed today, political parties have increasingly used agreements…

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West Africa: What Did They Sign? Gambia’s Political Alliances Face AU, Ecowas Transparency Test

Africa: US-China Rivalry Puts Africa’s Climate Diplomacy to the Test

Current geopolitical tensions could be catastrophic for climate action, especially Africa’s renewable energy transition. Climate action, particularly the transition to renewables and low-carbon energy, is caught in the crossfire of the United States (US)-China geopolitical rivalry. This new cold war could accelerate global warming, with Africa potentially a victim – living out the old proverb,…

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West Africa: What Did They Sign? Gambia’s Political Alliances Face AU, Ecowas Transparency Test

Africa: Three Southern African Debutants Ready to Test Themselves Against Africa’s Best

Three clubs from Southern Africa will make their first appearance in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League when the 2026/27 edition gets underway following Thursday’s preliminary round draw in Cairo. Lijabatho FC (Lesotho), La Cure Waves (Mauritius) and Scottland FC (Zimbabwe)have all secured qualification after winning domestic honours and will now compete in Africa’s premier club…

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West Africa: What Did They Sign? Gambia’s Political Alliances Face AU, Ecowas Transparency Test

Africa: Hepatitis Is the Test of Africa’s Health Sovereignty

This week, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) released the Operational Toolkit for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis B. It is a deliberately practical document. Treatment algorithms. Liver fibrosis assessment. Clinical decision support for a nurse in a district facility where the nearest specialist is hundreds of kilometres away. Developed…

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