October 6

• North Africa: Understanding Algeria's Northern Mali Policy

  After years of calling for greater military action in northern Mali, Algeria is now advocating a negotiated solution. Why the apparent change the heart? Read more »

October 5

• Congo-Kinshasa: Conflict in the Kivus - A Broad Church Against the War

  In the Second Congolese War, the local Catholic Church was accused of infighting and dividing society. This time, with conflict returning, they hope to do things differently. Read more »

• Africa: Kenya Launches World's First Climate Innovation Centre

  Can Kenya's Climate Innovation Center encourage business growth and sustainable climate change solutions? Read more »

October 3

• Nigeria: New Doubts Over Boosting Power

  Can Nigeria's power sector reforms survive Nnaji's resignation and withstand the influence of influential vested interests? Read more »

• Ethiopia: Business As Usual

  Despite Meles' passing, Ethiopia is continuing to conduct repressive policies, and international donors are continuing to ignore them. Read more »

October 2

• Africa: A Changing Climate for Trade Unions and Agriculture?

  As climate change makes agricultural employment increasingly precarious, trade unions could have a big role to play. Read more »

• Nigeria: Nation Marks 52nd Anniversary of Independence

  Jonathan rallies Nigerians at independence anniversary service Read more »

September 29

• Africa: Protests Over Pay in Algeria and South Africa

  Unresolved wage disputes are likely to lead police auxiliaries in Algeria and truckers in South Africa to demonstrate in coming days or weeks. Read more »

September 28

• Namibia: Forced Sterilisation and Gender Inequality [analysis]

  A court ruling over sterilisation without consent raises questions over the position of women in Namibian society. Read more »

• Malawi: Rising Food Prices Test Banda

  The peaceful transition of presidential power in April from Bingu wa Mutharika to Joyce Banda highlighted the respect for democratic culture and constitutional order held by... Read more »

• Uganda: Probing Military Chopper Crashes

  On the night of August 12, three Ugandan army Mi-24 helicopter gunships operating under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) umbrella crashed in mysterious circumstances... Read more »

September 27

• Zimbabwe: An Interview With Vusa Mkhaya [interview]

  The Zimbabwean singer discusses the importance of "the voice" in Southern Africa. Read more »

September 26

• Kenya: Coalitions of Convenience and Ethnic Politicking

  As general elections approach, pragmatic allegiances along ethnic lines and tensions between communities could increase. Read more »

• Egypt: Mursi - an Astute Politician

  President Mursi has been labelled a technocrat or a sell-out. He is neither. Read more »

• Nigeria: Presidency Suspends Introduction of N5,000 Note

  Presidency suspends introduction of N5,000 note Read more »

• Ethiopia: First Signs of a New Dawn for Ethnic Relations? [analysis]

  Preliminary negotiations between the Desalegn's government and ONLF suggest potential for change in Ethiopia's ethnic politics. Read more »

• Tanzania: Will Gas Reserves Become Resource Curse?

  Tanzania drew international attention this year by almost trebling its appraisal of its natural gas reserves. Now confirmed at 43 Trillion Cubic feet (TCF), they are valued around... Read more »

September 25

• Nigeria: Two States Take the Initiative on Social Pensions [analysis]

  Whilst national level attempts at a social protection strategy have stalled in Nigeria, two states have acted independently to ensure income security for older people. Read more »

September 24

• Morocco: Govt Cracks Down on Dissent

  The Moroccan government's handling of protests calling for reform is becoming increasingly authoritarian. Read more »

September 23

• Swaziland: King Controls Telecoms Sector [analysis]

  Last week, employees of the Swaziland Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (SPTC) became the latest group to go on strike in the public sector in Africa's last remaining... Read more »

September 22

• Somalia: Tough First Week for New President

  omalia welcomed its new president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in an official ceremony last Sunday. Read more »

• Lesotho: Hunger Emergency Escalates

  A poor rainy season has led to a dramatic increase in the proportion of Lesotho's population needing humanitarian assistance. Read more »

• Senegal: Transcending Tradition - Youth Make Themselves Heard

  The Senegalese presidential election of February 2012 was hailed as a success. What made this election different from the others was the crucial role of the Senegalese youth, who... Read more »

September 20

• Egypt: Mursi Condemns Syrian Regime, Warns Iran

  What's behind Egyptian President Mursi's Syria policy? Read more »

September 18

• Africa: A Bewitching Economy - Witchcraft and Human Trafficking [analysis]

  In parts of Africa, witchcraft is becoming increasingly linked to a modern form of slavery: human trafficking. Read more »