African Arguments
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AAP#13: Are South Africa’s local election results the beginning of the end for the ANC?
Not least due to the underwhelming performance and controversial behaviour of President Jacob Zuma, the ANC experienced a historic low in last week’s local elections. ... -
South Africa’s local elections: reasons for each party to be happy and sad
The ANC, DA and EFF each came away with some positives and some negatives. But one thing is clear for all of them: South ... -
Zambia gears up for unsettlingly close elections
Last year’s election was won by a margin of 27,000 votes. With both leading candidates having a lot to lose, this Thursday’s could be ... -
Hichilema: It’s high time to fix Zambia after 5 years of failed leadership
As Zambia gets ready to vote in a tight contest this Thursday, presidential challenger and UPND candidate Hakainde Hichilema puts forward his case for why ... -
Ethiopia’s unprecedented nationwide Oromo protests: who, what, why?
There are reports of dozens of deaths and thousands of arrests as protesters took to the streets today in unprecedented numbers and with unprecedented ... -
What led IS to announce a new Boko Haram leader? Here are two clues from its communications.
Two months ago, Islamic State changed its messaging strategy towards Boko Haram. The recent “leadership change” seems to be part of this plan. The recent claim ... -
The role of the “secret police” in Zimbabwe’s deepening poaching crisis
There are many reasons poaching in Zimbabwe is on the rise. The involvement of influential government operatives appears to be one of them. On 24 ... -
Nigeria: The shattering of the Buhari mythology
The reality of leadership has exploded the illusion of Buhari’s messianic abilities and exposed him as a prisoner of power – in other words, as just ... -
Why Africa should be at the heart of the UK’s Brexit strategy
The UK will miss out on a huge opportunity if it neglects Africa in its Brexit plans. Here are three actions it should take. ... -
South Sudan: The UN’s deafening silence over its jailed journalist
George Livio of the UN’s Radio Miraya has been in jail with no charges for almost two years. Why has UNMISS never publicly called ...
