African Arguments
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Nigeria: Buhari’s 2016 budget continues use of secretive ‘security votes’
Nearly $50 million has been set aside in unaccountable items notorious for being misdirected. Under President Muhammadu Buhari, the fight against corruption in Nigeria ... -
Why South Africa should undo Mandela’s economic deals
ANC leaders were not constrained in the 1990s by a desire for economic stability but entered into a pact with Afrikaner nationalists and big ... -
AAP#8: Who will win Uganda’s 2016 elections?
Ugandan journalist Rosebell Kagumire and Crisis Group analyst Magnus Taylor join us to discuss Uganda’s upcoming elections. Download: MP3 Subscribe: RSS | iTunes | ... -
Kenya has become a “bandit economy”, says Chief Justice Willy Mutunga
“The influence of the cartels is overwhelming…If we do not fight the cartels, we become their slaves. But leaders who do take on the ... -
Mauritius: Waiting on a second economic miracle
While high-level scandals have dominated the headlines recently, it is the island’s economic performance that will define this make or break year for the ... -
Why Nigeria should think twice before joining Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Military Alliance
Four reasons why joining the Saudi-led coalition might not be such a great idea On 15 December, Saudi Arabia made a surprising announcement as ... -
Isn’t there an app for that? Using tech to reach the 2 billion unbanked
Can innovative uses of technology transform financial access for the hundreds of millions in Africa without a bank account? Financial inclusion for the poor ... -
Can you encapsulate the last half-century of Africa’s history in a single book?
Though it has some limitations, Keith Somerville’s new book Africa’s Long Road Since Independence suggests you can. It was one of the stranger meetings ... -
The questions no one is asking about Eritrea
Reports on Eritrea tend to ask why so many are fleeing the country. The more relevant question is: Why are so many fleeing the ... -
Uganda’s 2016 elections: same same but different?
Who are the candidates? What are the issues? Will it be fair? Uganda is currently gearing up for presidential and parliamentary elections on 18 ...
