Africa at LSE

The latest expert analysis on African affairs, placing the continent at the heart of global debates

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Technology

Angolan space diplomacy hits new heights with Biden's historic visit

December 2nd, 2024

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Politics

Ethiopia’s expansionist tendencies are spooking its neighbours

November 29th, 2024

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Politics

Judicial leadership in Kenya is helping to safeguard rights and democracy

November 27th, 2024
International Affairs

Africa is ready for a seat at the UN Security Council

November 25th, 2024

China-Africa Initiative

China-Africa Initiative

African governments are shaping the future of the China-Africa relations

November 21st, 2024
China-Africa Initiative

The West’s legacy in Africa is questionable, but China’s is no better

November 13th, 2024
Business

How has a quarter century of FOCAC shaped the role of China in Africa?

November 6th, 2024

Politics

Politics

Ethiopia’s expansionist tendencies are spooking its neighbours

November 29th, 2024

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Politics

Judicial leadership in Kenya is helping to safeguard rights and democracy

November 27th, 2024
International Affairs

Africa is ready for a seat at the UN Security Council

November 25th, 2024

Development

Development

South-South cooperation can power the Global South’s digital future

November 8th, 2024
China-Africa Initiative

Is Xi’s pledge to give $51 billion to Africa a landmark deal or a debt trap?

October 14th, 2024
Development

Youth and women are shaping Africa’s future

October 3rd, 2024

Economics

China-Africa Initiative

Foreign countries are lining up to exploit Africa’s critical minerals

October 28th, 2024

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Economics

Nigeria can unleash a mineral boom if it gets the governance right

October 23rd, 2024
Economics

Nigeria must tackle corruption to improve its cyber security

October 9th, 2024

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Environment

Environment

Rual trees have social and cultural significance in South Sudan

August 13th, 2024
Development

Energy poverty in Nigeria’s Niger Delta is reversible by embracing the energy transition

July 11th, 2024
Conflict

Climate change is exacerbating security challenges in central Africa

July 4th, 2024

History

History

Britain’s Anti-Apartheid Movement thought globally and acted locally

November 15th, 2024
History

Sudan’s ‘African versus Arab’ narrative lies in Southern propaganda

November 11th, 2024

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History

In Europe Lampedusa was a humanitarian incident. In Eritrea it was a national tragedy

July 25th, 2024
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