African Arguments
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Biya to stand again as Cameroon falls apart – Insiders’ Newsletter [free ed.]
A quick peek behind the financial curtain of the Insiders’ Newsletter: We now have scores of paying subscribers supporting this project. We are still ... -
The politics of ports in the Horn: War, peace and Red Sea rivalries
How national, regional and international competition over ports is shaping political alliances and enmities across the Red Sea zone. This is the second part ... -
Isaias out of character: Why Eritreans are getting nervous
In barely the blink of an eye, Eritrea’s unpredictable president has completely reversed his rhetoric of the past two decades. In just a few ... -
“I saw myself as I giant”: Tackling a crisis of masculinity in Kenya
A Christian-infused programme urges prison inmates to look beyond traditional gender roles. But is a godly masculinity better than a toxic one? Kamiti Maximum ... -
Three predictions about Mali’s 2018 presidential election
It is hard to see how anything good, or different, will come from Mali’s election on 29 July. News from Mali just keeps getting ... -
Kenya: Only civil society can stop elites changing the constitution
Many fear that changes to constitution could see its progressive elements removed. Not for the first time in Kenyan history, politicians seem to be ... -
Why Congo’s decision to open national parks to drilling isn’t really about oil
The DRC says it will allow oil drilling in two UNESCO world heritage sites. Here are three points to help us understand this move. ... -
Cameroon crisis threatens wildlife as thousands flee to protected areas
Many displaced by the conflict are fleeing to biodiversity hotspots, clearing forests to build homes and hunting endangered animals for survival. This article was ... -
Ethiopia-Eritrea peace: Some unanswered questions
We are still running a limited offer of 30% for new subscribers this week! Check out the free section of the Insider’s Newsletter and then subscribe here to ... -
Beyond the Red Sea: A new driving force in the politics of the Horn
Relations between the Middle East and Horn of Africa have long been neglected. But now they are changing everything. This is the first part ...
