African Arguments
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Gambia First
On the promises and dangers of the New Gambia’s new and improved relationships with donors. Yesterday, UK foreign minister Boris Johnson visited The Gambia, ... -
How Zambia’s once insuperable MMD returned to power by disappearing
Despite dominating Zambian politics for 20 years, the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy was all but wiped out in last year’s legislative elections. But it’s former leaders ... -
The Strong Breed: The rise and fall of Africa’s great literary leaders
In Uganda and beyond, the political influence of writers has greatly diminished, with different kinds of artists starting to take their place. In an ... -
The Big Cheese: Why President Farmaajo holds so much hope for Somalia
Why is there so much excitement around the former prime minister’s surprise appointment as Somalia’s new president? On 8 February, the protracted Somalia elections ... -
Why Kenya has been unable to end the two-month long doctors’ strike
It’s not just about pay. On 5 December 2016, doctors in public health facilities in Kenya went on strike, setting off one of the ... -
4 questions the new president must confront in deciding what kind of democracy Somalia should be
Somalia has elected new president Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo in an indirect selection process. Work towards one-person-one-vote elections must begin right away. Yesterday, following a ... -
#IStandWithNigeria protests: “We can change Nigeria and we are coming together to do just that”
On Monday, hundreds took to the streets to demonstrate against a wide range of political and economic grievances with the government. They say this is ... -
Malawi faces toughest, most high-profile trial yet in massive Cashgate scandal
Will state bodies be able to put aside their differences to prosecute close associates of former president Joyce Banda accused of stealing millions from ... -
The best way to honour Tshisekedi is to take on the fight for democracy in DR Congo
Now more than ever, we must heed the late politician’s declaration that, ultimately, the people must take responsibility for themselves. Etienne Tshisekedi wa Mulumba, the ... -
Gabon’s Africa Cup of Nations: Scrappy build-up, strong finish
The football at Afcon 2017 was highly entertaining, but it happened against a backdrop of simmering discontent in Gabon. On the pitch, at least, no Africa Cup ...
