September 20, 2012
Somalia: Tough First Week for New President
omalia welcomed its new president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in an official ceremony last Sunday. Read more »
September 14, 2012
Sudan: Gadalla Gubara - a Forgotten Filmmaking Legend
"You see I am very lucky in my life I know all the aspects of film, not because I'm a genius, but I was lucky. I did what I want to do, anything I like to do." - Gadalla Gubara… Read more »
September 13, 2012
Kenya: Empowering the Nation's Widows
The plight of poor widows is ignored worldwide. After the death of a husband, a woman is often left vulnerable and open to exploitation. In male dominated societies, the absence of… Read more »
September 12, 2012
Uganda: Hidden Hunger in the Capital
Is enough attention being paid to rising food prices and increased malnutrition in Uganda's capital? Read more »
September 11, 2012
Kenya: Resource-Saving Agriculture
The need for simple, cheap, yet effective solutions to many challenges facing agriculture in poor countries remains crucial. This has a particular urgency in Africa. In the face of… Read more »
September 10, 2012
Kenya: Kenya Airways - A High Flying Success Story?
There is a certain swagger to parts of Kenya in 2012. Walk the streets of its cities and you see an immense amount of construction going on, from shopping centres to offices to… Read more »
September 06, 2012
Uganda: Nation Faces Crucial Oil Decision
Over the last month, there has been much discussion in parliament and civil society regarding Uganda's nascent oil sector. Uganda has discovered vast oil reserves and when… Read more »
Africa: Behind the Scenes of the Nation's Anti-Homosexual Politics
A play suggesting there may be hidden agendas behind politicians' anti-gay rhetoric has been banned. Read more »
September 07, 2012
South Sudan: Bid to Resolve Jonglei Conflict
South Sudan's government is attempting to tackle violent inter-tribal fighting, but it is uncertain whether they have sufficient resources to do so. Read more »
September 04, 2012
Somalia: Nation Gears Up to Choose Leader
After some delays in the process, Somalia's recently-appointed parliamentarians are expected to elect a new president on September 10. Read more »
Tanzania: Unions Strike While Iron's Hot
This July, Tanzania's teachers conducted strikes demanding pay increases of more than 100%. The strike - supported by around 200,000 teachers, representing 95.7% of the Tanzania… Read more »
September 03, 2012
Burundi: Tensions Threaten to Bubble Over
In August 2005, ending 12 years of civil war in which over 300,000 lost their lives, Pierre Nkurunziza was elected as Burundi's president. Since then, President Nkurunziza and his… Read more »
August 29, 2012
South Sudan: From Humanitarian Response to Humanitarian Readiness
As the humanitarian situation in South Sudan deteriorates, the international aid community needs to re-think the way it provides relief. Read more »
Ethiopia: What Does New PM Promise?
Supported by the US but less popular with the TPLF, it is unclear if Ethiopia under Hailemariam Desalegn will see a continuation of Meles-style governance. Read more »
August 31, 2012
Eritrea: Domestic Villain, Regional Scapegoat
Eritrea is a human rights nightmare. International action may be making it worse. Read more »
August 29, 2012
East Africa: The Sudan-South Sudan Relationship After Meles Zenawi
Can Khartoum-Juba negotiations survive the demise of their most important African backer? Read more »
August 28, 2012
East Africa: The Sudans' Oil Agreement - an Important Step on a Long Road Ahead
The deal over oil transit fees marks a significant breakthrough, but the challenges of resolving border disputes remain. Read more »
Ethiopia: Meles Zenawi - Ruthless Visionary
Repressive and undemocratic, brilliant and determined, Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa will not see another Meles anytime soon. Read more »
August 20, 2012
Tanzania: Nation's Pastoralists Make Their Voices Heard
Grassroots movements to ensure concerns are addressed are making up for shortcomings in Tanzania's constitution consultation process. Read more »
August 21, 2012
East Africa: Who Owns Lake Nyasa?
Oil exploration in Lake Nyasa has rekindled disputes between Malawi and Tanzania over who owns the lake. Read more »
August 14, 2012
Kenya: Women Farmers - Masters of Their Own Destiny?
As climate change threatens farmers' livelihoods, Kenyan women demonstrate that adaptability can bring success. Read more »
Somalia: The Consequences of a Crooked Constitution
Have underlying agendas in Somalia's draft constitution gone unnoticed? Read more »
August 13, 2012
Africa: Africa's Olympic Highs and Lows
Stepping onto the podium at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, 23-year-old Ugandan Stephen Kiprotich, winner of the men's marathon, became Uganda's first gold… Read more »
Kenya: Defending 2007 Election Chief
Has the electoral commission chairman been unfairly blamed for the problems of Kenya's 2007 elections? Read more »
August 10, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: Will Rebels Bring Down Kabila?
The new rebellion in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has brought unwanted celebrity back to this particularly restive part of central Africa. Read more »