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Is the DA’s first black leader a South African saviour or sell-out?
The young and charismatic Mmusi Maimane can help the Democratic Alliance surpass 30% in elections. But he will need to engage more with poor ... -
Tanzania gears up for its closest ever elections
October’s elections will see a united opposition, led by a high-profile defector from the ruling party, come up against a strong incumbent party, led by ... -
Zimbabwe: when ending child labour does not end child exploitation
Rights groups scored a victory when a tea estate ended its ‘earn and learn’ scheme. But without further support, the situation facing former child workers ... -
25 years after his demise, Samuel Doe continues to cast a long shadow across Liberian politics
When a 28-year-old Master Sergeant took power in 1980, he set in motion a series of events that reverberates in Liberia to this day. In 1980, ... -
Hissène Habré (literally) dragged into court, after a 25-year wait
The trial of Chad’s former leader in Senegal is breaking new legal ground and could provide a model for future African trials. The presiding judge in the ... -
Cameroon’s rising religious tensions
Boko Haram attacks are the most visible sign of radicalisation in Cameroon. But changes in the country’s religious landscape run much deeper. The image of Cameroon as ... -
Mozambique: Academic and journalist in the dock over Facebook post
A Mozambican academic and editor faced trial for allegedly libelling former president Guebuza. The prosecution did not present a single witness. Prominent Mozambican economist Carlos Nuno ... -
What we talk about when we talk about change in Eritrea – the case of education
Events in Eritrea are often interpreted in terms of what they mean for the strength of the regime. But this lens can lead us to devalue ingenuity and ... -
What next for Zimbabwe’s Joice Mujuru? 3 Possibilities
Once a front runner to succeed Mugabe, the former VP is now tending to her rural farm. But is it too early to write off Joice ... -
President Obama: Tear Down the Wall Between Eritrea and Ethiopia – By Daniel Ogbaharya
President Obama is in the midst of a historic visit, having travelled to his ancestral homeland, Kenya, where his father hails from, and now ...
