Friday (October 30th): Hassan’s Treason Season
Samia Suluhu Hassan - President of Tanzania Name? Samia Suluhu Hassan Westphalian identity? Tanzanian Age? 66 Why is she in the news? On Wednesday 21 October, prosecutors under President Samia…
Monday (October 19th): Aliyev Preaches Peace, Boasts of Revenge
Ilham Aliyev - President of AzerbaijanCC BY 4.0 Official Website of the President of Azerbaijan Name? Ilham Heydar oglu Aliyev Westphalian identity? Azerbaijani Age? 64 Why is he in the…
Japan’s HOT Turn Under Sanae Takaichi
Sanae Takaichi has consolidated rare political authority to push Japan’s most ambitious defence and security overhaul since the post-war era. Her agenda is increasingly constrained by parliamentary veto players and…
Andry Rajoelina’s Political Freeze in Madagascar
Andry Rajoelina’s heat level is freezing after widespread protests and the defection of the CAPSAT military unit removed his control and led to a transitional government. Rajoelina’s actions were driven…
Paetongtarn Shinawatra FROZEN in Thailand’s Political Crossfire
Paetongtarn Shinawatra was ousted as Prime Minister after a leaked call with Hun Sen sparked public and political outrage. The call hurt Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s credibility and exposed her struggles within…
Ahmed Diriye’s HOT Command Forges Al-Shabaab’s Enduring Grip on Somalia
Ahmed Diriye has led Al-Shabaab since 2014, maintaining its strength through territorial control, coercive recruitment, and an estimated $100 million annual revenue. Under Diriye, Al-Shabaab has adapted to U.S. airstrikes…
Hostilities between Tshisekedi and Makenga: the battle for DRC
Sultani Makenga's M23 movement seeks political recognition and territorial control, utilising state weakness and Tutsi marginalization. President Tshisekedi aims to restore state authority and delegitimize M23 through military action and…
Venâncio Mondlane: A Cold Opposition in Mozambique’s Political Storm
Venâncio Mondlane challenged the legitimacy of Mozambique’s 2024 elections, accusing the ruling Frelimo party of fraud, which led to violent clashes and gaining support from marginalized groups. Mondlane’s calls for…
Unrest Erupts as Ruto’s Finance Bill Freezes Leadership in Kenya
Ruto's 2023 Finance Bill has triggered protests, undermining his governance amid growing unrest and economic instability in Kenya. Opposition from the judiciary, parliament, and public discontent has stalled his reforms,…