Aanu Adeoye

This paper argues that Russia has indeed expanded its influence in Africa in the last decade compared to its post-Cold War status quo ante, but its modest finances will likely keep its lofty ambitions in check.

Aanu Adeoye outlines how the invasion of Ukraine is affecting perceptions of Russia across the Africa region.

On the importance of local funding for African tech startups.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Aanu Adeoye of think tank Chatham House about African nations' responses to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Despite Russia’s growing engagement across Africa, the UN vote shows there is lower tolerance now from that continent for such an aggressive invasion of Ukraine.

Africa is home to the world’s most exciting fintech startups, which are stepping in to serve millions of people underserved by established financial institutions

Mali’s junta now finds itself ostracised by its regional peers – and at the centre of a dangerous new geopolitical game.

Russia will soon arrive in another country formerly under the wing of a Western power, but what does it stand to gain?

Aanu Adeoye on a pan-African newspaper that is putting the truth out there.

Why those with leverage must intervene in Ethiopia before things worsen

Boosting local funding could change the game for Africa’s startup ambitions.

A review of Bring Back Our Girls, a book about Nigeria's captured school girls.

Protests over the arrest of ex-president Jacob Zuma have spiralled into violence motivated by rampant inequality and social divisions, in the worst period of unrest since the end of apartheid.

Paystack’s acquisition represents the dream for Nigerian tech entrepreneurs.

Jacob Zuma was sentenced to prison. A chicken company made fun of him.