Africa Matters

Gaza Ceasefire: A Turning Point for Africa’s Forgotten Wars?

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian As global attention fixates on conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, experts caution that African advocates must push harder for action on wars in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the Sahel. While a Gaza ceasefire might create space for renewed focus on Africa, systemic inequities in global prioritization pose significant challenges. A…

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Explained: What’s At Stake For Egypt As Israel Fights Hamas

Egypt openly expresses its commitment to the Palestinian cause. This is because Palestine’s quest for self-determination is a central Arab and Islamic cause. As the Israeli-Hamas crisis continues, a great deal of focus is shifting to Egypt. Egypt shares a border with both Israel and Gaza – the narrow strip of Palestinian territory which is currently under blockade following…

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