After decades of conflict, the Federal Republic of Somalia is cautiously moving from fragility toward recovery. The journey remains long and uneven, but significant progress is evident. Governance & Politics President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (in office 2022-) leads a federal government seeking to expand state-capacity, reconcile federal-member states and improve security. The opposition landscape remains fragmented; the […]
Uganda remains a key player in the EAC: abundant natural assets, strong tourism potential, and evolving political and economic dynamics. Governance & Politics President Yoweri Museveni (National Resistance Movement, NRM) has been in office since 1986 and remains the central political figure. The largest opposition force is the National Unity Platform (NUP) led by Robert “Bobi Wine” Kyagulanyi, whose […]
As one of East Africa’s biggest economies, Tanzania is navigating an important moment: the path to upper-middle-income status, infrastructure expansion, tourism growth — but also mounting governance and opposition-space concerns. Governance & Politics President Samia Suluhu Hassan (Chama Cha Mapinduzi, CCM) has served since March 2021 after the death of her predecessor. She is the first female […]
The world’s youngest nation remains at a critical juncture: vast natural-resource potential, peace-deal hope, but also recurrence of ethnic violence, humanitarian crisis and fragile institutions. Governance & Politics President Salva Kiir Mayardit (SPLM) and long-time rival Riek Machar (SPLM-IO) remain central figures in the country’s politics. The 2018 “Revitalised” peace deal formally ended one phase of the civil […]
Burundi remains one of the smallest and least-resourced members of the EAC, yet its trajectory matters for regional stability, human development and integration. Governance & Politics President Évariste Ndayishimiye (CNDD-FDD) continues in office; his government remains dominant in national institutions. The main organised opposition is the National Congress for Liberty (CNL) led by Agathon Rwasa. Economy & […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains one of Africa’s most paradoxical nations: immense natural-resource riches and strategic location, yet long-running conflict, fragile governance and urgent developmental needs. Governance & Politics President Félix Tshisekedi, who secured a second term in late-2023, continues to lead the country under the umbrella of the “Sacred Union” coalition. […]
Kigali, 19 October 2025 — Once ravaged by conflict, the Republic of Rwanda has charted a striking turnaround. With bold state-led development, growing investment inflows, and a tourism boom, Rwanda has become one of the region’s most watched economies. Yet beneath the surface there remain governance and human-rights questions that outsiders must consider. Governance & […]
With its lion-icon safaris, coastal beaches and dynamic cities, the Republic of Kenya remains a magnet for tourists and investors alike. But behind the scenic landscapes lies a complex story of growth, reform and risk. Governance & Politics President William Ruto, leader of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the Kenya Kwanza coalition, holds the […]
In the Horn of Africa, Djibouti stands out not for its size or population but for its strategic significance. Despite its geopolitical importance, the nation often remains under the radar of international headlines. This relative quietness is not due to a lack of activity but rather a deliberate approach to diplomacy and governance. Under the […]
