African Arguments
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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 ... -
Large-scale agricultural projects are not working for Africa
Big farming investments reduce local food security and erode trust. They need a fundamental rethink. In recent weeks, observers and officials have described the ... -
Mauritius: A class action lawsuit bubbles two years after the oil spill
1,800 people have filed a motion demanding to be heard in a court case regarding the MV Wakashio’s liability for the devastating spill. On ... -
An assessment of President Hichilema’s first year in Zambia
The new president came to power promising widespread change. A year on, his supporters see him as a saviour, his critics as an abject ... -
Congo’s oil auction: foiling climate colonialism or filling the coffers?
The DRC has two main goals in selling oil blocks that overlap with the world’s second largest rainforest. Neither involves developing oil. On 28-29 ... -
How useful is aid to Africa?
Mills’ latest book calls for donors to focus on democracies, but electoral systems can be as susceptible to corruption as autocracies. Since 1960, Africa ... -
What to expect from the Africa Super League
What are the pros and cons of the new proposed competition? The Confederation for African Football (CAF) recently announced plans for a continent-wide Africa ... -
Zimbabwe struggles to provide mental health support amid rising demand
As people abandon traditional beliefs, more are seeking mental health services, overwhelming an already underfunded and understaffed system. When Michelle Maisvoreva was an adolescent, ...
