Politics

Politics by AfricaHeadline dives deep into the power dynamics shaping Africa today. We analyse decisions, track leadership shifts, expose political deals, and give voice to those shaping policy across the continent. From parliaments to presidential palaces, we connect the dots so you understand the bigger picture.

Biden’s rescheduled visit to Angola seen as an opportunity to

Luanda – The White House, through Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, announced that U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Angola
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Macron faces setbacks in Africa

Paris – President Emmanuel Macron’s foreign policy in Africa is under intense scrutiny following a series
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The strategic gains from breaking free of France’s harmful legacy

Johannesburg – The decision by Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali to distance themselves from France
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La rupture avec la France comme opportunité de renouveau

Johannesburg – La décision du Burkina Faso, du Niger et du Mali de rompre avec
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Niger’s military leader in a time of uncertainty

Niamey – General Abdourahamane Tchiani emerged as the de facto leader of Niger following a military coup on July
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Redefining Mali’s future at a critical juncture

Bamako – Assimi Goïta, Mali’s current president, rose to power in May 2021 after leading his
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A new era of challenges and changes in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou – Since taking power on September 30, 2022, interim President Ibrahim Traoré has implemented significant
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Colonial legacy fails to deliver as 500 years of extraction

For over 500 years, Portugal and Spain exploited Africa, extracting its natural and human resources
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Niger’s path to peace: Navigating internal struggles and regional instability

Peace in Niger is a delicate and deeply relevant issue, given the growing political and
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Angola: A pillar of growth and international cooperation

President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola, scheduled for October 13-15, marks a significant strengthening of
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