Shock Is Not the End: Lessons from History in an Age of Global Tension

From 19th-century Japan to today’s geopolitical crises, resilience — not force — defines real power.

Feb 6 • Team Gazette

January 2026

Send Me: Sierra Leone’s E-Commerce Breakthrough

Emmanuel Lahai’s platform is scaling logistics, digitising SMEs, and competing for $1 million in Silicon Valley

Jan 28 • Venuste Nshimiyimana

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International Law and the Dangerous Normalisation of Force

International Law and the Venezuela, Panama, and the Precedent the World Cannot Ignore

Jan 4 • Team Gazette

December 2025

Brigitte Mugiraneza: The Entrepreneur Elevating the Value of African Coffee

Through her brand Karibu Coffee, she advocates for local processing to boost quality, create jobs, and keep more economic value where the beans are…

Dec 2, 2025 • Venuste Nshimiyimana

November 2025

Truth or Tactical Deception: Peace Agreement Between Congo and AFC/M23

Deception, Strategy, and the Lessons of Failed Regional Accords

Nov 29, 2025 • Frank Mwine. Mugisha

Rwanda and Israel: Comparing State-Building and Security

Rwanda’s transformation since the 1994 genocide continues to draw global attention.

Nov 18, 2025 • Frank Mwine. Mugisha

Beyond Barrels: How Women Refined Africa’s Oil Politics

Female leadership in petroleum ministries replaced ad-hoc discretion with procedure and left behind sturdier institutions in one of Africa’s most…

Nov 3, 2025 • Team Gazette

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October 2025

Women's Leadership Is An Economic Imperative

At a landmark summit in Chicago, global women leaders made the case that empowering women is not just fair—it’s fundamental to economic prosperity.

Oct 23, 2025 • Venuste Nshimiyimana

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Côte d’Ivoire’s Fourth Term Election Confirms the International Retreat from Defending Democracy in Africa

From GR-CI 2.0: Silence on Ouattara’s fourth term signals geopolitics over democracy.

Oct 22, 2025 • Team Gazette

Kabila's New Coalition to "End Dictatorship" in DR Congo

Former president rallied political forces at a Nairobi conclave, signalling determination to reclaim influence in national affairs, prompting official…

Oct 16, 2025 • Venuste Nshimiyimana

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“One Bill,” A Leap Towards Mainstreaming Solar Energy Across Africa

From South Africa's Wetility, an all-in-one service to deliver smart, seamless, and affordable power.

Oct 9, 2025 • Venuste Nshimiyimana

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Why I Think Trump Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

When Alfred Nobel envisioned the Peace Prize, he sought to reward those who had “done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations.” Over…

Oct 9, 2025 • Venuste Nshimiyimana

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