Politics
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South Africa unrest: We are not a failed state, but a failed global system
South Africa encapsulates global inequalities – and the kinds of tumult we’ll see more and more of worldwide – inside national borders. South Africa ... -
South Africa: Zuma can’t be allowed to get away with this
The ex-president’s incarceration was the catalyst, but the causes of unrest have long been bubbling. And things will get worse if he gets his ... -
Africa needs female leaders now more than ever
As the continent continues to combat the pandemic and starts to plan recovery efforts, the views of the group most affected must be heard. ... -
South Sudan at 10: What happened to our “freedom, justice, and equality”?
We have a saying that “if South Sudanese do not want to change, the change will change them”. Ten years ago today, on 9 ... -
Why are Cameroonian separatists attacking local chiefs?
The recent murder of three chiefs highlights traditional leaders’ role in the Anglophone crisis and suggests the conflict is far from over. On 13 ... -
Kenneth Kaunda, the philosopher king who fell with dignity
Zambia’s first president was a flawed leader, but his legacy of inclusiveness and African unity survive in political structures to this day. When Zambians ... -
Somalia’s divided army reflects its divided politics
The Somali National Army’s recent infighting along clan lines exposed its ongoing fragility. But integration is possible. On 25 April, the Somali National Army ... -
Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed’s two options after the election
The Prime Minister’s party is likely to consolidate power in today’s elections. How he will use this power is less clear. Barely three years ...
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