May 19, 2022
Africa: Prepaid Versus Postpaid Electricity - Provision, Access, and Efficiency
Debating Ideas aims to reflect the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing… Read more »
May 13, 2022
Uganda: "Machete Wielders" Are Terrorising Parts of Uganda. but Why?
Some suspect politics behind the brutal and baffling attacks. Read more »
May 12, 2022
Cameroon: The #AfricaClimateCrisis Tinderbox in Northern Cameroon
Amid growing resource scarcities, dozens have died and tens of thousands have been displaced by fighting triggered by a cow drowning. Read more »
May 11, 2022
East Africa: Lake Victoria Locals Blame Companies for Mysterious Mass Fish Die-Offs
Governments blame a range of factors for tonnes of dead fish washing up. Local fisherman and environment officers blame polluting industries. Read more »
Africa: Can Indigenous African Languages Help With Children's Speech Therapy?
This author says yes. 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 »
Africa: What Needs to be Done About Continent's Soldiers of Misfortune?
The worrying rise of mercenaries and what must be done. Read more »
March 19, 2021
South Sudan: No Justice for Women, No Peace in South Sudan
The South Sudan crisis since 2013 has caused untold suffering to South Sudanese women. They have experienced displacement, loss of family members and gross human rights violations,… Read more »
March 15, 2021
Ethiopia: Researching Sexuality - Reflections On My Experience Journeying Through a Complex Field
Researching sexuality has often encountered challenges concerning its legitimacy everywhere and more so in Africa. The situation in Ethiopia seems to be relatively more daunting… 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 28, 2019
Chad: Chad Social Media Ban Reaches One-Year Mark
Why have Chad's internet restrictions, which started amid anti-regime protests a year ago today, endured for so long? 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 »
January 26, 2012
Ethiopia: Resettlement Debate Highlights Rights Problem
Human Rights Watch released its latest highly critical report on Ethiopia last week, claiming abuse and coercion in a resettlement program. While Ethiopia's government detests the… Read more »