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Ethiopia: Repression Takes Toll on Opposition
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
Few political rights exist in Ethiopia and even fewer voices criticise the government. Read more »
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Gambia: Facade of Democracy Crumbles
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
Six opposition parties refuse to participate in another sham election in Gambia. Read more »
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Zambia: Close-Fought Tussle Likely at Polls
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
Zambia's government uses a colonial-era law to control and confine opposition parties. Read more »
On the Outside Looking In - Opposition in Africa
Africa in Fact, a publication of Good Governance Africa, looks at opposition parties on the continent. In their words, "we cover the struggles, failures and triumphs of those on the outside looking in".
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Rwanda: When Debate is Squelched
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
Rwanda's economic and social progress has come at a cost to political freedom. Read more »
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Uganda: Opposition Struggles Against Museveni
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
Uganda's NRM keeps a firm grip on power while opposition parties implode. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: What Happened to Tsvangirai's Party?
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
Morgan Tsvangirai should take the blame for the collapse of Zimbabwe's major opposition party. Read more »
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Sudan: Divided Opposition Offers Little Hope
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
A divided opposition offers Sudanese citizens little hope for change. Read more »
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Egypt: Law Stymies Opposition Parties
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
An electoral law favouring independent candidates will protect executive power in Egypt. Read more »
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Kenya: Can a Fading Odinga Come Back?
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
The faded promise of Raila Odinga's opposition coalition fits a pattern in Kenyan politics. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: A Rudderless Opposition
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
Etienne Tshisekedi: DRC's legendary fighter with an empty victory list. Read more »
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Mozambique: The Dhlakama Effect
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
A long-time opposition party returns to the political stage in Mozambique. Read more »
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Madagascar: The Politics of Opportunism
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
Personality trumps principle in Madagascar. Read more »
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Lesotho: Politics is About Personalities, Not Policy
Africa In Fact, 1 December 2014
Lesotho's opposition parties have few policy differences. Read more »
