By Alex VinesAfrica’s political and economic outlook in 2026 is defined less by crisis than by contradiction. Fewer elections are scheduled than in 2025, yet democratic choice continues to narrow for those who do go to the polls. The common thread is a widening gap between electoral form and political substance, pushing political pressure beyond the ballot box. Wars that refuse to endIf elections are one axis of instability, armed conflict is the other. Growth without jobs, elections without choice and peace processes without peace form a combustible mix.

Source: GNN Liberia January 10, 2026 01:07 UTC