Africa

AfricaResearchSpecifically for USGS
Africa: colonial mentality vs neocolonial reality
In the latest issue of the leading Russian magazine on African studies «Scientists notes of the Institute of Africa RAS» High-quality and in-depth materials devoted to the ideological and philosophical dimensions of life of the African continent are presented. https://africajournal.ru/2026/03/30/issue-1-74-2026 ru/ Gavristova T.M., Khoholkova N.E.
AfricaEvents
Injustice against Chagos continues
The U.S. viewed the Chagos population as a problem as they wanted the island to be «It's all right.» from the inhabitants. Over the next decade, they secretly conspired with Britain to force the islanders out of their homes. Clive Baldwin, the...
AfricaEvents
Guinea-Bissau approves first constitutional reform since 1995
The National Transitional Council of Guinea-Bissau approved the draft constitutional reform on January 13. This is the first revision of the country's basic law since 1995, when the semi-presidential system was introduced. This was announced by the press Secretary of the NPS Fernando Yours.
AfricaDirect speech
Stress Test for African Che Guevara
The presidential and parliamentary elections in Uganda, held on January 15, 2026, were another stress test for the political system formed by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. It seems that this time – especially harsh: the opposition, generously sponsored by the government.
Africa
Tensions between Sudan and South Sudan
Sudanese armed forces captured more than 10 South Sudanese citizens fighting on the side of a paramilitary formation in the central Kordofan region last week. «Fast Support Forces» (SBP), sources told SVS TV channel Al...
AnalyticsAfrica
Five lessons of the 2025 elections in Africa
Kelechi Amakoh, a doctoral student in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University, the 2025 Africa Electoral Cycle was marked by both some post-coup power transitions and attempts to suppress opposition candidates. Source: https://goodauthority.org/news/five-lessons-from-africas-2025-elections/ In November 2025...
Africa
What to see in Africa in 2026
From the decisive elections in Ethiopia to the brewing crisis in South Sudan: Nosmot Gbadamosi Source://foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/31/africa-2026-predictions-elections-ethiopia-insecurity/ The political landscape of Africa in 2026 is likely to be determined by the decisive elections in Africa.
AfricaDirect speech
What was 2025?
2025 finally confirms — Africa is no longer «Field for someone else's game» in the old classical sense. Yes, the interests of external forces still face here. Number of participants «New fight for Africa» It expands, but the rules...
AfricaFar EastDirect speech
Republic of Korea uses soft power to deepen ties with Africa
Interview with Kim Yongche, President of the Foundation «Korea-Africa» LI Hyo-jin (Lee Hyo-jin) Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20250520/south-koreas-soft-power-drives-closer-ties-with-africa Photo: istockphoto.com Korea's soft power embodied in its cosmetic and food products serves as an important bridge for deepening partnerships with...
AfricaThe BRICSEconomy
BRICS countries promote the interests of the Global South. The G20 Summit in Johannesburg
© Khudyakova L.S. Source: https://www.imemo.ru/publications/policy-briefs/text/brics-countries-advance-the-interests-of-the-global-south-towards-the-g20-summit-in-johannesburg Photo: iol.co.za October 15-16, 2025 in Washington on the sidelines of the annual session of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group held the 4th meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Managers.
AfricaResearchSpecifically for USGS
Africa: colonial mentality vs neocolonial reality
In the latest issue of the leading Russian magazine on African studies «Scientists notes of the Institute of Africa RAS» High-quality and in-depth materials devoted to the ideological and philosophical dimensions of life of the African continent are presented. https://africajournal.ru/2026/03/30/issue-1-74-2026 ru/ Gavristova T.M., Khoholkova N.E.
AfricaEvents
Injustice against Chagos continues
The U.S. viewed the Chagos population as a problem as they wanted the island to be «It's all right.» from the inhabitants. Over the next decade, they secretly conspired with Britain to force the islanders out of their homes. Clive Baldwin, the...
AfricaEvents
Guinea-Bissau approves first constitutional reform since 1995
The National Transitional Council of Guinea-Bissau approved the draft constitutional reform on January 13. This is the first revision of the country's basic law since 1995, when the semi-presidential system was introduced. This was announced by the press Secretary of the NPS Fernando Yours.
AfricaDirect speech
Stress Test for African Che Guevara
The presidential and parliamentary elections in Uganda, held on January 15, 2026, were another stress test for the political system formed by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. It seems that this time – especially harsh: the opposition, generously sponsored by the government.
Africa
Tensions between Sudan and South Sudan
Sudanese armed forces captured more than 10 South Sudanese citizens fighting on the side of a paramilitary formation in the central Kordofan region last week. «Fast Support Forces» (SBP), sources told SVS TV channel Al...
AnalyticsAfrica
Five lessons of the 2025 elections in Africa
Kelechi Amakoh, a doctoral student in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University, the 2025 Africa Electoral Cycle was marked by both some post-coup power transitions and attempts to suppress opposition candidates. Source: https://goodauthority.org/news/five-lessons-from-africas-2025-elections/ In November 2025...
Africa
What to see in Africa in 2026
From the decisive elections in Ethiopia to the brewing crisis in South Sudan: Nosmot Gbadamosi Source://foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/31/africa-2026-predictions-elections-ethiopia-insecurity/ The political landscape of Africa in 2026 is likely to be determined by the decisive elections in Africa.
AfricaDirect speech
What was 2025?
2025 finally confirms — Africa is no longer «Field for someone else's game» in the old classical sense. Yes, the interests of external forces still face here. Number of participants «New fight for Africa» It expands, but the rules...
AfricaFar EastDirect speech
Republic of Korea uses soft power to deepen ties with Africa
Interview with Kim Yongche, President of the Foundation «Korea-Africa» LI Hyo-jin (Lee Hyo-jin) Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20250520/south-koreas-soft-power-drives-closer-ties-with-africa Photo: istockphoto.com Korea's soft power embodied in its cosmetic and food products serves as an important bridge for deepening partnerships with...
AfricaThe BRICSEconomy
BRICS countries promote the interests of the Global South. The G20 Summit in Johannesburg
© Khudyakova L.S. Source: https://www.imemo.ru/publications/policy-briefs/text/brics-countries-advance-the-interests-of-the-global-south-towards-the-g20-summit-in-johannesburg Photo: iol.co.za October 15-16, 2025 in Washington on the sidelines of the annual session of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group held the 4th meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Managers.