African Arguments
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Freeing South Sudan’s captive women and girls: 128 down, thousands to go
The current approaches to releasing women and girls who have been forced into armed groups is far from adequate. In a significant development earlier ... -
The performance of mourning Moi
Before he died, he was a disgraced former dictator. Since he died, he’s been lionised as an iconic Kenyan hero. How did this happen? ... -
UK convenes donors summit to raise funds for…itself
From the Wit-hole countries…is African Arguments’ satirical section. It’s the news, but absurd. It’s sometimes better than the real thing, sometimes not quite real, ... -
Africa Insiders: Morocco slowly tightens its grip on Western Sahara
The essentials: Morocco’s parliament has passed two laws that formalise the annexation of Western Saharan territorial waters. While this does not present a fundamental ... -
Let’s make Ghana’s leaders explain their unexplained wealth. Here’s how.
The special prosecutor has proposed a measure that could empower Ghana to truly tackle corruption. The public must make the government listen. Despite being ... -
Malawi court orders fresh elections. What now?
The judges’ clear and straightforward ruling raises crucial questions about Malawi’s democracy that must be answered in the next 150 days. In a landmark ... -
If the elections aren’t free and fair, Tanzania will be a one-party state
Unless the international community acts soon, the ruling CCM will steal the October elections. Zanzibar will descend into crisis. For generations, Tanzania has been ... -
“It’s the year of mass protests”: Malawi awaits crucial election ruling
Since the disputed 2019 election, Malawi has seen widespread protests over many issues. This is unlikely to change after the court’s verdict on the ... -
Africa Insiders: Explaining East Africa’s plague of locusts
The essentials: Massive swarms of locusts are currently active in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. They are threatening the food security of millions in the ... -
Old Nollywood demonised traditional religions. New cinema says ‘No More’
Witches, gods, folklore take two. In Narrow Escape, a classic 1999 Nollywood film, the embattled protagonist Reverend Emmanuel is facing a formidable enemy: his ...
