African Arguments
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Cameroon’s forced returns of Nigerian refugees leads to more tragedies
Cameroon’s forced deportations are not just putting refugees in peril, but potentially undermining the fight against Boko Haram. On 29 July, a Cameroonian army ... -
Insiders Insight: The downfall of the Dos Santos family
This week, we have a couple of free preview sections (scroll down), the first an update on a fresh young campaigner in Kenya, the other ... -
Losing my religion? The backlash to Boko Haram in northern Nigeria
In the birth place of Boko Haram, religious fervour has dimmed after years of unrest. Attendance at Islamic events is down. School enrolment is ... -
Madagascar elections: 36 candidates, 4 (ex-)presidents, and a lot of money
Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world, yet its elections rank among the most expensive. Back in 2013, when 33 candidates ... -
Ethiopia: Rising ethnic violence undermines Abiy’s reform agenda
Ethiopia’s unique federal arrangement has given ethnic politics, and violence, the foundation to flourish. What can the PM do to address this? Ethiopia’s Prime ... -
What’s the real story behind the Botswana elephant deaths false claims?
While “conservation” is usually seen as a progressive cause in the West, it is often despised in Africa as just more (white) colonial land ... -
Cameroon elections: President Biya set for routine, if Pyrrhic, victory
Rather than consolidating the president’s 36-year rule, the upcoming elections could heighten frustrations with it. When Cameroon votes in presidential elections on 7 October, ... -
Insiders Insight: Zimbabwe cholera outbreak turns to emergency
This week’s free preview section (scroll down to see it) is about the worrying cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe. But to see all the sections in ... -
Insiders Insight: Restricting women’s rights in Tanzania
This week’s free preview section (scroll down to see it) is about the latest state assault on women’s rights in Tanzania. But to see all ... -
Victim, perpetrator, son? The other side of the ICC’s Ongwen trial.
The trial of a former LRA commander is meant to ensure justice. But many in northern Uganda are sceptical. The International Criminal Court (ICC) ...
