ANALYSIS: Observers say events after announcing a victor in Kenya's August 9 general elections are ''extremely unfortunate'' and a ''misstep.'' But they contend that lessons learned from previous elections have helped maintain calm and general orderliness as the main rival pursues legal challenges.
ANALYSIS: The growing influence of bilateral relations between sub-Saharan Africa and China, Russia, and Turkey could be prompting the U.S to boost its commitments to the continent. But they warned that leaders must be strategic to optimize their pursuit for their economic interests.
ANALYSIS - Casualties in the aftermath of the 2007/2017 Kenya elections have been a guiding force for the nation during this year's balloting, analysts said, noting that increased confidence in Kenya's judicial system and voter maturity have helped to make the 2022 round peaceful - so far.
ANALYSIS - Political observers say the stakes for Kenya's August 9 general elections are ''extremely high'' and that politicians are aware of the consequences of heated utterances that risk stoking emotions among the citizenry. They say unguarded commentary from political camps can trigger unrest.
Historically, voters in one of East Africa's thriving economies have cast ballots along ethnic and tribal lines, but now a shift in voting pattern has opened political space for new voices. Analysts are divided on whether traditional patterns will likely influence the August 9 general elections.
Analysts say African states must build capacity to tackle insurgencies and desist from the over reliance on their former colonizers. They have warned that a withdrawal of French troops in parts of Africa could also see Russia widen its military influence on the continent as Moscow makes inroads.
Analysts say the just-concluded four-nation tour of Africa by Russia's top diplomat could likely be an attempt by Moscow to exploit its narrative of the crisis in Ukraine and food for foreign policy leverage among African leaders.
Analysts are divided over whether a proposal by the then-Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) that Iran and Venezuela be allowed to sell oil on the global market should be considered.
Analysts say the united front demonstrated by NATO allies at its Madrid summit last week will help the West and other partners achieve the opposite of what the Kremlin had hoped for when it invaded Ukraine on February 24 - solidarity among NATO partners.
Analysts say a $4.5 billion funding earmarked by G-7 leaders to address food insecurity demonstrated their lack of commitment at this time to address growing hunger facing the world's least developed continents like Africa.
Several analysts assert there is an undercurrent of discrimination if not racism in a British policy seeking to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda.
As Africa looks to Moscow for foods such as wheat, corn, sunflower oil, and fertilizer, analysts have described Russia's pressure as an attempt to weaponize food, "blackmailing'' the continent to be friendly to it in order to eat.
Security analysts say Abuja's suspicion that insurgent group Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is responsible for the Sunday, June 5 Owo church attack may not turn out to be correct. They point to a number of factors contributing to their skepticism.
The Sunday June 5 Owo, Nigeria Catholic Church attack and a lack of any claim of responsibility underscore the security challenges facing that nation - and how new victims are being drawn into the line of fire.
As conflict-prone regions in Africa try rehabilitation and reintegration programs to reform ex-militants back into society, analysts say stigmatization and shame that returnees face could lead them to return to their extremist groups for acceptance.
As fighting intensifies in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, analysts say a move to deploy regional forces risk triggering more rebel violence. Instead, they propose that the DRC deepen diplomacy and dialogue with rebel groups to restore peace in a region beset by decades-old conflict.
The United States recently announced that a contingent of its "Special Operations": forces will return to Somalia to help Mogadishu halt the spread and strength of insurgents, especially al-Shebab.
Cybersecurity analysts are sounding the alarm with an urgent call for action by policymakers as Africa grows a thriving digital economy.
