African Arguments
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Malawi: Who’ll remember Cashgate?
Malawi’s self-enriching officials need to know they will be judged not just by an imperfect judicial system, but by generation upon future generation of their ... -
The CAR’s rushed elections are a dangerous gamble
The Central African Republic cannot afford to bet on its future for the sake of the international community’s need to show progress. The Central ... -
Mozambique: Academic and journalist in the dock over Facebook post
A Mozambican academic and editor faced trial for allegedly libelling former president Guebuza. The prosecution did not present a single witness. Prominent Mozambican economist Carlos Nuno ... -
Why would a Boko Haram faction want to negotiate?
Boko Haram has a record of factionalism and one of the latest breakaway groups might be open to dialogue. During an address on the 55th ... -
What we talk about when we talk about change in Eritrea – the case of education
Events in Eritrea are often interpreted in terms of what they mean for the strength of the regime. But this lens can lead us to devalue ingenuity and ... -
Nigeria’s poster boy for good governance caught up in corruption allegations
The much celebrated former Lagos governor, Babutunde Fashola, is facing a series of allegations. But is a political falling out behind the controversy? Once hailed by the ... -
South Sudan’s unwanted peace agreement
South Sudan’s leaders have failed their country in its short life. But it is not too late for them to redeem themselves. Peace agreements, however difficult ... -
Two rationales for imposing sanctions on South Sudan
With the government reluctant to sign the latest peace deal, the UN is considering imposing targeted sanctions on South Sudanese elites. President Salva Kiir could ... -
Foreign investment isn’t necessarily good for Africa, but here’s how it can be
Africa is the fastest growing region for FDI in the world. This is a great opportunity for the continent – if it can be ... -
Propaganda or proper journalism? China’s media expansion in Africa
Chinese media in Africa tends to take a different approach to other news organisations. This could be because of censorship, or it could be because ...
