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What al-Bashir’s removal means for South Sudan’s fragile peace
Sudan’s former president was central to South Sudan’s latest peace process. Elites in both countries may sense opportunity in his absence. One of the ... -
Sudan sit-in: How protesters picked a spot and made it theirs
For over three weeks, protesters have transformed the space outside the military HQ and made it a microcosm of the future they want. Where ... -
Sudan in transition: Two broad factors that will determine what happens now
How will infighting among Sudan’s vested interests play out? Can the protesters be divided? Sudan’s courageous protesters have already forced incredible change since 6 ... -
Blockchain is great, but it can’t solve everything. Take conflict minerals.
Blockchain technology can help trace a product as it moves through a supply chain, but it cannot create trust where it’s often most needed. ... -
Insiders Insight: Change continues – incrementally – in Sudan
African Arguments is and always will be freely-accessible to everyone. But we also have a separate spin-off product called the Africa Insiders Newsletter. It consists of weekly emails with additional ... -
A Cruel April in the Sudan Spring?
The new rivalries at the top. An aborted revolution. And the international actors jostling for dominance. On 11 April, following six days of protests, ... -
Women and Ethiopia’s politics of home demolitions
The flattening of homes in Legetafo Legedadi has caused havoc for thousands. As usual, the poor and women are the worst affected. On 19 ... -
“Music exposes thieves”: Meet Bosmic Otim, ‘northern Uganda’s Bobi Wine’
In the north, a different popular singer articulates the people’s widespread frustrations and recent memories of violence. Garbed in red designer jeans, shirt and ... -
Ethiopia’s first female Chief Justice: “Women shouldn’t be silent victims”
Meaza Ashenafi was appointed President of Ethiopia’s Supreme Court in November 2018. How is she faring? As Meaza Ashenafi was introduced to the stage ... -
Sudan Uprising: We’re on the verge of history, even as the world looks away
Today feels decisive as the Sudanese people call for President al-Bashir to go. Some soldiers are protecting us, but much remains uncertain. After 30 ...