Ignatius Annor

Uncertainty Casts Shadow on Engagement With Military in Sahel

EU, Western partners grapple with how to resolve recent putsches in Africa

Can Civil Society and Private Organizations Combat Russian Propaganda in Africa?

The Africa Center for Strategic Studies says that in 2022, 60% of Africa's more than 50 documented disinformation campaigns were externally coordinated

Analysts: Regional Leaders Unlikely to Call for Bongo’s Reinstatement

Those who spoke to VOA said Gabonese military has quickly appointed leaders to remove ‘dynastic reign of Bongo family’

At Africa Summit, Advocates Push for Climate Justice, Economic Equity

Advocates urge major polluters to take responsibility as African leaders champion global carbon tax

Experts Warn of Shrinking Civic Space as BRICS Expands Membership

Analysts say bloc's expansion signals resolve to lead new kind of Global South movement to broaden its legitimacy

Last-Minute Gabon Voting Rule Change Poses Governance Risk, Experts Say

Critics denounce rule, saying it favors ruling party as opposition parties have not fielded candidates for the national assembly

Will Senegalese Leader’s Decision to Step Down Affect Other African Leaders?

Macky Sall says country 'is bigger than' he is and is 'full of leaders equally capable of pushing the country toward emergence' 

Will Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill Resonate Across Africa?

Advocats say Uganda's passage of an anti-homosexuality bill could be the impetus for similar far-reaching legislation across Africa

Analysts Question Fairness of Planned Trials for Guinea’s Ex-President, Colleagues

Some observers say junta’s suspension of constitution undermines legitimacy of trial for Alpha Condé and former officials on charges of complicity in murder, torture, rape, and disappearances following long-running political unrest

Analysts Question Fairness of Planned Trials for Guinea's Ex-President and Colleagues 

In Africa, Namibia and Eritrea Reflect Journalism's Polar Opposites

Journalists in the southwestern country enjoy media protections unfamiliar in the Horn of Africa nations

East African Community’s Ability to Equip Military Force Questioned

Analysts express concerns after seven-member EAC announces regional force to battle insurgencies in Congo

African States May Be Pushing to Revive Non-Aligned Movement, Analysts Say

Experts point to African countries' repeated abstentions on UN measures against Russia as evidence

Analysts Warn Tunisia Risks Drifting Back to Pre-Revolutionary Era

Kais Saied has consolidated government power into his own hands by decrees 

Ukraine-Russia War: Africa Undercuts Ability to Mediate, Analysts Say

South African leader’s remarks criticized for being behind the times

Despite Oil and Gas Reserves, Africa Feels Pressure of Rising Energy Costs

The continent is further affected by increasing costs for natural gas, a key component of nitrogen-based fertilizers used in food production

Experts Forecast Big Boost in Oil Revenue for Some African Economies

Consumers see huge price hikes, but producers get the windfall

Give More African Women Voice in Policymaking, UN Official Urges

In marking International Women's Day, a UN adviser promotes gender equality as vital to sustainability for all

COVID Prompts Calls for More Investment in Africa’s Health Care Systems

Experts cite need for more medical professionals, vaccine manufacturing on the continent, and STEM education

Eritrean Olympian Admits to Mental Health Challenges

Shannon Ogbnai-Abeda said he went to ‘really dark place’ after numerous injuries