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Is Donald Trump now a lame-duck president?
Democrats sweep US midterms, putting Trump’s spending plans and nominees under pressure.
Nairobi Lens Reporter Nov 4, 2026 5 min
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JD Vance blames Iran war for US midterm defeat
US midterm elections 2026: VP Vance says Trump voters turned out but backed Democrats.
Nairobi Lens Reporter Nov 4, 2026 3 min
The new geopolitics of mining
Brazil and Serbia seek to attract investments without losing popular support.
Guest Author Oct 29, 2026 6 min
A tale of two Chinas
China has built more residential property than either the UK or France.
Guest Author Oct 29, 2026 5 min
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Africa must fund its own development, Ruto tells COMESA
Ruto urges African nations to unlock $4 trillion in local assets to fund development.
Hellen Ndela Oct 22, 2026 4 min
South Sudan election: A regional gamble that could unravel IGAD stability
With less than three months to go there is no voter registration database nor census data.
Guest Author Oct 15, 2026 4 min
Europe must choose between power and dependence
The 2027 elections across several states will be national in form but European in consequence.
Guest Author Sep 14, 2026 4 min
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Tanzania VP Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns, quits public service
CCM stalwart steps down as Vice President and announces retirement from politics.
Nairobi Lens Reporter Aug 25, 2026 3 min
The democratic Turkey NATO needs
Erdoğan seeks to portray Turkey as stable and confident.
Guest Author Jul 7, 2026 6 min
US sanctions former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila over alleged support for M23 rebels
Kabila accused of supporting M23 rebels.
Hellen Ndela May 1, 2026 4 min