African Arguments
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Gabon’s coup may be over, but its many crises are not
It’s not just a few soldiers that are perturbed by Gabon’s deepening political crises and President Bongo’s ill health. In the early hours of ... -
Sudan Uprising III: What 1964 and 1985 tell us about today’s protests
Sudan has twice removed authoritarian regimes through popular protests. How does today’s uprising compare? For nearly three weeks now, Sudan has witnessed widespread protests ... -
Congolese have done their part. Now’s SADC and the AU’s moment of truth.
As the DRC counts votes from the presidential election, the regional and continental body will be crucial in determining the poll’s legitimacy. When the ... -
Insiders Insight: Threats to Sudan’s Bashir from without and within
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Insiders Insight: Why strongmen like jailing journos on “fake news” charges
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Eritrea’s “state of uncertainty”: Senior government sources reveal…nothing
Insiders say President Isaias is now ruling largely unilaterally, keeping the public, military leaders, and even ministers out of the loop. Eritrea’s life-president Isaias ... -
From Boko to Biafra: How insecurity will affect Nigeria’s elections
On 16 February 2019, up to 84 million go to the polls in Nigeria to vote for their president and members of the National ... -
How to get ahead in DR Congo politics: A flatterer’s guide
Share. Don’t be ambitious. Get close to the president’s friends. And don’t forget to flatter. Back in April 2007, the prime minister of the ... -
Togo returns to the streets to stop “unfair” legislative elections
The government seems determined to hold elections on 20 December and extend President Gnassingbé’s rule. By any means necessary. Togo is no stranger to political ... -
South Sudan: We refugees are divided. But we also hold the key to peace.
That people in my refugee settlement would fight to the death for a seat to watch a football match is not normal. But there ...
