African Arguments
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“I was tricked into buying air”: Ugandans are losing their land
Amid the pandemic, many people have taken out loans, using land as collateral. Unable to earn and pay their debts, some now face eviction. ... -
The jailed candidate: What Madougou’s case tells us about Benin
It’s time to wake up and realise that Benin is no longer the model democracy it once was. Political, legal and social rights have ... -
Covid-19 vaccine rollout in Africa tracker: An interactive map
Tracking the progress of the vaccine rollout across the continent. There has been a lot of focus on COVID-19 vaccine inequalities between high-income ... -
If there must be war in Ethiopia…
A prisoner of conscience for many of the past 15 years, Eskinder Nega smuggled out the following plea from his detention in Addis Ababa. ... -
How to win elections in Kenya: be rich and don’t be a woman
In Kenya’s previous elections, senators spent an average $319,000 in getting elected. Kenya’s general elections, scheduled for 9 August 2022, are now less than ... -
Young Africans are fleeing farming. Agritech can bring them back
Innovative new technologies can make smallholder farming more profitable and exciting for a new generation, but they need investment. As communities in Africa start ... -
Don’t be fooled, the biodiversity crisis is a global security crisis
Environmental degradation is a key driver of insecurity. To achieve peace, we must protect the planet and finance these efforts accordingly. Earlier this week, ... -
To make climate issues resonate in Africa, we have to make them local
Instead of always focusing on global calls to action, climate change should be linked to specific national concerns. As COP26 approaches, there is growing ... -
Should Zambia’s new president fire all his predecessor’s appointees?
Many are clamouring for President Hichilema to remove senior officials appointed by Lungu. These demands are understandable but misguided. The last few days have ... -
Guinea: We must turn this dangerous coup into a chance for renewal
A coup was never the solution to the nation’s problems. But with the right pressure, the Guinean people can turn this moment into an ...
