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Kenya’s Geopolitical Tightrope: New China Trade Deal Tests US Relations

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On 20 January, Kenyan Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui announced that Kenya had concluded a preliminary duty-free trade agreement with China. The agreement, which is expected to pave the way for a bilateral treaty, grants 98% of Kenyan exports tariff-free access to Chinese markets. It underlines Kenya’s growing preference for economic cooperation with China, amid growing …

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Between Populism and Default: Why Senegal’s Debt Restructuring is Inevitable

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On 13 January, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly ruled out restructuring the nation’s debt, which the IMF places at 132% of GDP. Sonko’s stance against debt restructuring is at least partially driven by genuine concerns over its likely impact on the country’s reputation in the international financial markets. However, political considerations, especially the need to …

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Forecast: Uganda’s 2026 Elections to Fuel Localized Unrest Amid Museveni’s Bid for Seventh Term

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Uganda’s Ministry of Information has banned live broadcasts of “riots” ahead of the 15 January general elections, a move critics fear signals a broader crackdown. The government has restricted Starlink internet services and a pattern of violence against opposition figures is increasing, including the detention of veteran leader Kizza Besigye. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is …

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