Fourteen athletes from eight African nations are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, marking a significant increase from Beijing 2022.

North Africa is emerging as a growth engine, led by Egypt and Morocco. But structural challenges persist. This year again, North Africa is the fastest growing region in Africa and the Arab world.

From Abiy Ahmed’s near-certain reelection in Ethiopia and William Ruto’s vulnerable presidency in Kenya to Yoweri Museveni’s seventh bid in Uganda, the Horn of Africa faces a combustible year. Central ...