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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.

Kenya fiscal reforms may have to be softened after tax

Kenyan President William Ruto may have to give up on his goal of a balanced
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Kenya’s Ruto rethinks debt problem after tax plans scuttled

President William Ruto’s recent efforts to raise around $2.6bn through tax increases failed after scores
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What will the UK’s new Africa strategy look like?

“In Africa, the UK government has no coherent strategy, failed to show sufficient support over
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Give youth a seat at the table to save SDGs

The African Youth Consultative Forum on the Summit of the Future, a preparatory event aimed
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Amid Israel-Hezbollah strikes, Lebanon says only US can stop fighting

Israel kills Hezbollah commander in Beirut Lebanese health ministry says two-day death toll is 569
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Italy’s ‘Mattei Plan’: What does Georgia Meloni want from Africa?

In January Italy’s prime minister, Georgia Meloni, outlined a new strategy for relations with Africa
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Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf sets out stall to head AU

When the Assembly of Heads of State of the African Union meet in February 2025
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What next for Kenya’s tax regime after backlash?

In the aftermath of deadly riots in Kenya over President William Ruto’s plans to increase
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Leaving nobody behind: Why AfDB is intensifying its efforts in

For all the gains that have been made in promoting stability, fragility still remains a
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Mpox: Globe must learn lessons of Covid-19

The world has yet to fully recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, but already another health
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