April 22, 2013
Uganda: The Anti-Pornography Bill - The Miniskirt Debate Rages On
With its vague and broad definition of 'pornography', Uganda's proposed Anti-Pornography Bill could curb a range of individual rights and freedoms. Read more »
April 19, 2013
Benin: The Skeletal Essences of Afro Funk
This latest Analog Africa compilation features more vintage tracks from Benin's Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou. Read more »
April 18, 2013
Africa: How Canada Dominates African Mining
Foreign companies from a range of countries compete in Africa's mining sector. But according to a number of measures, those from one country dominate: Canada. Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: Living His Own Legacy - The Nation's Democratising Dictator
In 1975, Pinto da Costa led São Tomé & Príncipe to independence, ruled as a dictator for 15 years, then lost elections and stepped down. In 2011, he… Read more »
April 17, 2013
Egypt: Refugees Taken Hostage in 'Lawless' Sinai
Many refugees, mostly from Eritrea, are being kidnapped and held hostage by criminal networks working in the largely lawless Sinai Peninsula. Read more »
April 16, 2013
Egypt: Walking the IMF Tight Rope
The IMF's proposed $4.8 billion loan could be crucial for restoring Egypt's faltering economy. But implementing the IMF's conditions would be socially and politically costly. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: "Governance By Substitution" in the DRC
The attack on the DRC's second largest city by 440 Mai-Mai fighters is a further indication of the Kabila government's inability to govern and enact reforms. Read more »
April 15, 2013
Africa: Make Polio History - Experts Unite for Declaration
Hundreds of scientists, doctors and other experts from around the world launched the Scientific Declaration on Polio Eradication last week, declaring that an end to the paralysing… Read more »
Cameroon: Who Owns the Land? Large-Scale Land-Grabs in Cameroon
As part of a trend that is accelerating across Africa, thousands of Cameroonians have been displaced from their homelands to make way for large-scale agribusiness projects. Read more »
April 12, 2013
Zimbabwe: Nation's Upcoming Elections - Do Tsvangirai And The MDC-T Stand A Chance?
The MDC-T's popularity appears to have plummeted. To avoid being a mere footnote in history, it will have to win back the hearts and minds of its once core supporters. Read more »
April 11, 2013
Uganda: Heart-Warming Innovation Saves Newborns
In areas where electricity is unreliable or equipment is scarce, low-cost infant warmers could help keep low-weight newborns alive. Read more »
April 10, 2013
East Africa: How Could a Lasting Peace Between Ethiopia and Eritrea Be Achieved?
After more than a decade of low-level hostilities and sour relations, there are signs Eritrea and Ethiopia could be ready to talk again. Read more »
Nigeria: APC - A Progressive Change or a Powerless Coalition?
With Nigeria's ruling PDP facing serious internal and external problems, four opposition parties merged to become the All Progressive Congress. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Who Gets to Eat? Political Food Manipulation in Zimbabwe
Think Africa Press has obtained a video revealing Zimbabwe's main parties using food to secure votes. Read more »
April 09, 2013
Eritrea: Why Eritrea Is Not the North Korea of Africa
With a series of events in the past year suggesting change could be afoot, the time is ripe for renewed attention on Ethiopia-Eritrea relations. Read more »
April 08, 2013
Africa: The Arms Trade Treaty - a Pan-African Global Policy Victory
How African nations led from the front in helping establish a global arms trade treaty. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Quiet Court Ruling - Where Was Willy?
The Supreme Court's silence regarding criticisms of the electoral process surprised many, especially given that the court is led by well-known activist Willy Mutunga. Read more »
April 05, 2013
Africa: Shining a Light on the Poverty Creation Industry
It's about time we called out the great myth that mass poverty just is, as if it were a natural part of some universal moral order. Such thinking is both profoundly untrue and… Read more »
North Africa: Why Has Libya Given U.S.$2 Billion to Egypt?
Libya's large donation to Egypt, particularly in the context of its own domestic problems, has led to a range of theories. Read more »
Liberia: Was Cabinet Reshuffle Superficial?
Despite poor performance or being implicated in corruption scandals, many ministers survived President Johnson Sirleaf's recent cabinet reshuffle. Read more »
Africa: Women's Rights - A Battle Won, a War Continues
Women all over the world fight for equality, recognition and safety every day. Read more »
Sudan: Darfur - Money Won't Buy Human Rights
On 7-8 April, donors will meet to discuss ways of reconstructing and developing Darfur. But unless root causes are addressed, aid will struggle to make a difference. Read more »
Nigeria: Islamist Militants Look South
The recent arrest of 14 suspected militants planning to bomb landmarks in Lagos suggests southern Nigeria could increasingly become a target for attacks. Read more »
April 04, 2013
Africa: Arms Deals With Africa - From Russia With Love
As Russia maintains its status as the world's second largest exporter of arms, it looks increasingly to Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Electric Avenue - Are South Africa's Cars Going Electric?
South Africa is making a number of steps towards introducing electric vehicles. The potential benefits are numerous but so are the challenges. Read more »