African Arguments
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Uganda’s chemical elections and politics of tear gas
Uganda’s police force have become increasingly reliant on tear gas in response to rising political disaffection in the capital. This morning, after a weekend ... -
Why Niger’s elections may be less important than they seem
Niger’s zero-sum politics just sees the same tiny class of politicians moved from post to post, from the government to the opposition and back. ... -
Presidential Elections in the Comoros: Whose turn is it anyway?
A complex constitution requires the presidency to rotate between the Comoros’ three islands. This has created greater stability, but not everyone is happy. When ... -
#UgandaDecides: How Museveni survived, grabbed donors by the balls, and became the very thing he warned against
In the 18 February election, President Yoweri Museveni will almost certainly extend his rule and will probably keep extending it until he dies in office. ... -
Uganda Election: Why it’s too early to rule out Kizza Besigye
Polls don’t register passion. While most observers are predicting that Ugandans will vote to extend President Yoweri Museveni’s rule when they head to the ... -
Burundi’s cross-ethnic opposition under threat
The opposition to President Nkurunziza counts both Tutsi and Hutu amongst its number. But the cross ethnic nature of the resistance is in danger of ... -
Uganda: The opposition’s missed opportunity in parliamentary and local elections
The ruling NRM makes sure that running as an opposition candidate is as tough as possible. But rival parties have not done themselves any ... -
Mozambique: Nyusi grapples with Guebuza’s toxic legacy one year on
When Filipe Nyusi became president, he inherited three painful problems rooted in his predecessor’s lack of foresight. Twelve months on, he is still reaping ... -
South Africa: Zuma delivers “no hope” State of the Nation
South African President Jacob Zuma has delivered his annual State of the Nation address in the country’s parliament. After more than an hour of ... -
The UK needs to stay out of Zimbabwe’s succession politics
Whether the UK favours Mnangagwa over Mugabe and Chamisa over Tsvangirai is immaterial. What matters is that it remains a disinterested bystander. Last week, ...
