June 29, 2022
Africa: What Can The Continent Learn From Colombia's Historic Elections?
African contexts vary widely, but there may be lessons to learn from a campaign built on good living, environmental justice, and "Nobodies". Read more »
June 16, 2022
Tunisia: Is Democracy Slipping Away?
President Saied has been running the country unilaterally for almost a year. The July referendum will further strengthen his rule without resistance. Read more »
June 09, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Elections 2023 - and So the Countdown Begins
Two familiar candidates will compete for the presidency amid some familiar problems but under a new electoral framework. Read more »
June 07, 2022
Ethiopia: Exploring Ethiopia's Complicated Barriers to Peace
Who are the main warring parties and what do they want? Read more »
June 06, 2022
Africa: In Praise of African Technocrats
"I fought the good fight", is the biblical quote on Professor Benno Ndulu's gravestone in the packed cemetery in the centre of Dar es Salaam (2 Timothy 4:7-8). Nothing is more apt… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Gambia: Voters Show Unpredictability - Again - And Deliver First Hung Parliament
A finely balanced National Assembly can be seen as a sign of both political polarisation and democratic progress. Read more »
May 24, 2022
Somalia: To Counter Al-Shabaab, New Govt Must Do Something for the Kids
President Mohamud must honestly examine why thousands of children have been recruited by the militants, whether forcibly or otherwise. Read more »
May 10, 2022
Africa: Museveni's Plan to Jail Rivals for Even Longer and How It Might Backfire
Uganda's president wants to eradicate bail for capital offences, but even some in his own party aren't sure it's a good idea. Read more »
July 30, 2020
Zimbabwe: In Zimbabwe, No One Can Breathe
Most worryingly for the corrupt and clueless government, even the security forces deployed to crush dissent are suffering. Read more »
April 23, 2020
Africa: Death Sentences Jumped By 53 Percent in Sub-Saharan Africa Last Year
But support for the death penalty appears to be dwindling in many countries. Read more »
March 17, 2020
Tanzania: Football and Politics Are Inseparable. The Result? Poor Clubs
Tanzanian teams struggle to compete with their continental rivals. Will the government finally loosen its grip and allow clubs to privatise? Read more »
March 30, 2018
Ethiopia: 'We Are Here' - the Soundtrack to the Oromo Revolution Gripping Ethiopia
Far from being a footnote in the Oromo struggle, musicians like Haacaaluu Hundeessa have been its centre of gravity. Read more »
August 25, 2017
Togo: 50 Years of Hurt - Togo Protesters Vow to Continue
After years of government stalling, demonstrators are demanding electoral reforms, including the reinstatement of term limits. Read more »
June 21, 2017
Africa: Ethiopia Was Colonised
We kept the imperialists at bay, but it wasn't enough. Read more »
August 02, 2016
Africa: Why Africa Should Be At the Heart of the UK's Brexit Strategy
The UK will miss out on a huge opportunity if it neglects Africa in its Brexit plans. Here are three actions it should take. Read more »
June 17, 2016
Mauritius: Chagos Islands - 50 Years On, Judgement Day Is Almost Nigh
Over the coming months, the long-term fate of the Chagos Islands could become a lot clearer. Read more »
February 18, 2016
Comoros: Presidential Elections - Whose Turn Is It Anyway?
A complex constitution requires the presidency to rotate between the Comoros' three islands. This has created greater stability, but not everyone is happy. Read more »