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Mozambique: Nyusi grapples with Guebuza’s toxic legacy one year on
When Filipe Nyusi became president, he inherited three painful problems rooted in his predecessor’s lack of foresight. Twelve months on, he is still reaping ... -
South Africa: Zuma delivers “no hope” State of the Nation
South African President Jacob Zuma has delivered his annual State of the Nation address in the country’s parliament. After more than an hour of ... -
The UK needs to stay out of Zimbabwe’s succession politics
Whether the UK favours Mnangagwa over Mugabe and Chamisa over Tsvangirai is immaterial. What matters is that it remains a disinterested bystander. Last week, ... -
The Central African Republic’s Presidential Run-Off: Mr Clean vs. The Prof
The CAR’s run-off will determine much more than just who gets the keys to the presidential office. The Central Africa Republic’s (CAR) presidential run-off, ... -
“Let us be heard”: Burundi’s refugees tell stories of ethnic targeting
Burundi’s crisis began as a political dispute, but testimony from refugees suggests that some parties to the conflict may be exploiting Hutu-Tutsi divides. Near ... -
Kenya’s under fire journalists refuse to be cowed
But the same cannot necessarily be said of Kenya’s media houses. On the evening of 23 January, Yassin Juma, a freelance journalist and blogger, ... -
Nigeria: Buhari’s southern dilemma heating up
With a cluster of hotly-contested election re-runs coming up and low oil prices squeezing budgets, the next six months will be pivotal for the ... -
What does Jammeh have to gain by making The Gambia an Islamic Republic?
President Yahya Jammeh has developed a reputation for surprising announcements. What might be the reasons behind his latest? In a surprise announcement last month, ... -
Burundi: what can actually be done?
There are few tangible solutions to Burundi’s crisis in sight. But there are some positive actions regional and international actors can take. The violence ... -
AAP#9: On South Africa’s doom and gloom
In this podcast, we are joined by Martin Plaut and Gushwell Brooks to discuss the deplorable state of South African politics. Download: MP3 Subscribe: ...
