African Arguments
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How power in Angola is wielded by one man
Roque’s new book shows how the regime came to be ruled by, and came to rule through, fear and paranoia – still does so ... -
Why Sudan’s protest movement has toppled one but not yet two dictators
What has changed between the 2019 protests, when the people rose up to remove al-Bashir, and today’s movement? On 30 June, at least tens ... -
Building houses while knocking down gender barriers in Zimbabwe
The pandemic has accelerated generational shifts as more women join the once male-dominated construction industry. Last year, Charity Nyoni walked by a group of ... -
What can other movements learn from Colombia’s elections?
African contexts vary widely, but there may be lessons to learn from a campaign built on good living, environmental justice, and “Nobodies”. We believed ... -
“Too much propaganda”: Zimbabwe’s pirates of the airwaves look to SA
The state-owned ZBC no longer has a monopoly, but that doesn’t mean free-to-air TV in Zimbabwe is any more diverse or varied. For the last ... -
Uganda: The tiny flea making it painful for people to walk and work
Authorities in western Uganda are battling an outbreak of jiggers that has hit several rural villages. Evangelista Kanohili sits on a mat on the ... -
Somalia faces worst humanitarian crisis in recent history
The most severe drought for 40 years, war in Ukraine, and poor governance have led Somalia to the brink. Aid raised is a fraction ... -
Believing in gender equality isn’t enough. Men must join the fight
The key to achieving greater female political representation lies with those occupying most leadership positions worldwide: men. Women form more than half of Africa’s ... -
The bold campaign to defund the East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Activists have convinced 20 big banks not to finance the controversial oil project leaving its fate in the balance. This February, the heads of ... -
The unseen trial of Congo’s “phantom spymaster” and what it means
The veteran political operator François Beya Kasonga had been one of the president’s inner circle, until his sudden arrest. Few people manage to navigate ...
