July 29, 2013
Zimbabwe: Secret Footage of Violence, Threats and Manipulation
Undercover footage obtained by Think Africa Press suggests that hopes for a peaceful and fair election may be disappointed. Read more »
Egypt: Army Accused of 'Shooting to Kill'
Scores of injured pro-Morsi protesters streamed into overwhelmed hospitals this weekend following clashes with government forces. Read more »
July 26, 2013
Africa: Post-2015 - It's Time to Harness Diaspora Power
Growth alone is not enough. The MDGs alone are not enough. Africa needs sustainable, inclusive development and in this, the diaspora could be key. Read more »
Africa: The Joys of Pregnancy Come With Fatal Risks
Underfunded facilities and cultural taboos mean that giving birth can be a deadly game of Russian roulette for women in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
Mali: 'We Malians Are All Over the World, Not Just in Bamako'
Undeterred by the pouring rain, Guangzhou's 648 registered Malians insist on making their votes count. Read more »
July 25, 2013
Nigeria: Rebel Governor Plays Politics in Governance Speech
Rotimi Amaechi's Chatham House speech on governance showed the difficulty in separating political manoeuvrings from technical governance. Read more »
Africa: Bringing Russia in From the Cold?
Around the world - from China to the US, and Turkey to Brazil - countries are stepping up their involvement in Africa. But what about Russia in all this? Read more »
July 24, 2013
Zimbabwe: Baba Jukwa Using Facebook to Battle Mugabe
A disaffected ZANU-PF insider leaking details of fraud and inside information from an anonymous Facebook page has become an online sensation. But will it change anything? Read more »
Egypt: Violence and Discord Three Weeks On
We asked two leading experts about violence in Egypt's transitional period. Their answers could not have been more different. Read more »
July 23, 2013
Mali: Will Mali's Elections Satisfy the Citizenry or Destabilise the Country?
From ongoing uncertainty in the north to logistical problems to simmering ethnic tensions, Mali's 28 July elections will face a range of challenges. Read more »
Africa: Soldiers of Fortune - Nigerian Politics From Buhari to Babangida (1983-1993)
From the stern Buhari to the cunning Babangida, Max Siollun's account of coups and politics in late-80s/early-90s Nigeria is clear, compelling and committed to truth. Read more »
July 22, 2013
Somalia: The Use of Local Customs by the Union of Islamic Courts
Perceptions of Somalia's Union of Islamic Courts have often exaggerated the role of Islam and its radicalisation. Read more »
Kenya: A Day in the Life of a Kenyan Goth
All dressed in black and adorned with piercings, a small but growing community of goths is one manifestation of the new cultures and subcultures emerging in Kenya. Read more »
July 19, 2013
Africa: Learning On the Go in Africa
A farmer learns about udder infections on an MP3 player. A teacher revises facts on her mobile phone. A jobseeker trains online. Is this the future of African education? Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Civilians Hostile to UN Peacekeepers
With fighting between the Congolese army and M23 heating up, the Goma rumour mill is causing trouble for the UN and President Kabila. Read more »
Zambia: Welcome to Zamrock
The social upheavals of 1970s Zambia ushered in an flamboyant, fluorescent and funky era of music known as Zamrock, which then faded away as fast as it had emerged. Read more »
Kenya: Kethi Kilonzo Barred From Standing in Controversial By-Election
Kethi Kilonzo has been blocked from running in next week's Senate by-election to replace her allegedly poisoned father raising questions about Kenya's future electoral stability. Read more »
July 18, 2013
West Africa: Gulf of Guinea Turns Into Piracy Hotspot
West Africa's Gulf of Guinea has overtaken the Somali coast as Africa's main piracy hotspot, and this upward trend looks set to continue. Read more »
Mauritania: Slavery and Its Stubborn 'Vestiges'
Are there still slaves in Mauritania? Legally, no. Are large numbers of ex-slaves and their descendants still trapped in exploitative systems? Yes. Read more »
July 17, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Who Are the Raïa Mutomboki?
Amidst the clashes between local Congolese militia that have been increasing in frequency the past weeks, the group called the 'Raïa Mutomboki' keeps being mentioned. Read more »
July 16, 2013
Tanzania: Govt Should End Health Sector Discrimination
Despite pledges for healthcare access for all, many groups in Tanzania face discrimination. Read more »
July 12, 2013
South Sudan: In Search of Food and Peace
Donor support for programmes targeting food security and community farms aims to end hunger and conflict in South Sudan. Read more »
East Africa: Can Pipeline Dreams Become Reality?
Can a regional project for two new oil pipelines be realised with such volatile neighbourly relations? Read more »
July 11, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Violence Grows in Little-Reported Area
Violence is on the rise in little-reported on Beni, as armed men compete amidst claims that a militant group has links to Somalia's al-Shabaab. Read more »
Zimbabwe: West Softens Stance on Zimbabwe
Five years ago, the West reviled Mugabe. Today, it has lifted some sanctions, toned down criticism and engaged in conciliatory language. There are many possible reasons why. Read more »