Rwanda-DRC tensions complicate the Nairobi peace talks for the Great Lakes
Peace is unlikely while Rwanda continues to back the M23 militia group that is responsible for much violence across the region
Three lessons for Africa from the Ukraine-Russia crisis
Russia still has designs of reestablishing its colonial-style domination; it will unapologetically pursue its national interests unilaterally with no regard for multilateral diplomacy; and it’s invasion of Ukraine illustrates that weak nations suffer
Understanding Biden’s dilemma in Ukraine
Flanked by divided NATO allies, the US walks a tightrope over a potential third world war
COP26 was more talk than action
The Glasgow Climate Pact called for the removal of ‘inefficient’ fossil fuel subsidies, but a commitment to remove all fossil fuel subsidies is needed