Comoros’ Supreme Court has certified President Azali Assoumani as the winner of last month’s presidential election, which was followed by a failed military uprising that killed three people. Simon Massey discusses the possibility of further unrest and Comoros’ future under Assoumani’s continued rule.

As Ethiopia undergoes a rapid transformation under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, it is forging a new set of ties with wealthy Middle Eastern nations that it previously kept at a distance. The initiative has spurred debate among Ethiopians about what these ties could mean for their country’s place in the world.