Zimbabwe aims to establish a robust foreign-exchange buffer, enabling the transition to a single national currency and the eventual phase-out of the widespread use of US dollars. Zimbabwe plans to establish a foreign-exchange buffer to transition to a single national currency by 2030. The deputy central bank governor stated reserves will suffice for three to…
The United States has escalated its standoff with South Africa, with President Donald Trump announcing that Pretoria will not be invited to next year’s G20 meetings in Miami. The United States, under President Trump’s leadership, decided to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 summit hosted in Miami. This marks a significant departure from the…
Africa has experienced a wave of coups and military takeovers over the past five years, creating an unstable political landscape across several regions. Seven African nations are under military rule as of November 2025, with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger leading the list. Coups and prolonged transitions have replaced civilian governments across the continent. Political…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is among hundreds of foreign dignitaries and election observers stranded in Guinea-Bissau after the country’s armed forces abruptly seized power, suspended the electoral process, and shut all borders. A sudden military takeover in Guinea-Bissau has left former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and other foreign observers unable to leave the country.…
