African Arguments
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Nyege Nyege, Uganda’s controversial but irresistible festival, is back on
Why does the popular music festival keep getting banned and then un-banned? First staged in 2015, the globally touted Nyege Nyege Festival in Uganda ... -
Angola: Anatomy of a stolen election
The MPLA’s crisis of legitimacy could be sowing the seeds of a revolution against itself. On 8 September, the façade of democracy in Angola ... -
The real winners of Angola’s election
The electorate’s popular will may have been defied by the MPLA’s victory, but the people were more organised, engaged and vigorous than ever before. ... -
Kenya: What future for social assistance under Ruto?
The new president’s manifesto shows awareness of the need for more social assistance but is light on specific commitments. The rising cost of living ... -
“Hotels have stolen our business”: Zim crafts vendors fear loss of lifeline
Hotels in Victoria Falls began selling curios directly to visitors during the pandemic. Local vendors fear it will jeopardise their way of life. Inside ... -
Kenya: The new government’s chance to secure reproductive rights
Kenya’s sexual health rights are beholden to US decisionmakers. New legislators must take back control. For too long, sexual and reproductive rights in Kenya ... -
“They want a sample”: Women traders’ perilous cross-border journey
Taking informal routes to bypass checkpoints puts Ugandans at mercy of authorities who demand bribes, steal their wares – and worse. From the town ... -
Will China’s debt cancellations make a difference?
While welcome, Beijing’s debt relief for 17 African countries will likely have more political than economic impact. In mid-August, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs ... -
“The rich are untouchable”: Uganda’s struggles to protect its wetlands
As communities and small businesses are cleared from environmentally precious zones, big companies expand unabated. Last week, state officials accompanied by security forces swept ... -
Old faces, new hopes: Meet the candidates in Nigeria’s 2023 elections
Four men lead the race to be Nigeria’s next president. Who are they and what do they stand for? When Nigeria goes to the ...
