Politics
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Colonialism Revamped in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Lord Leverhulme’s 1911 concession in the Congo is now held by an African-run New York-based private equity firm with strong links to global philanthropy. ... -
Crowded camps and local aid: How DR Congo’s M23 conflict is impacting Goma
Renewed fighting between the M23 armed group and pro-government forces in eastern Congo has pushed thousands more people into the city of Goma, a ... -
Europe’s indifference to Rwanda’s atrocities is costing Congolese lives
A decade ago, Europe responded to Rwanda’s incursions into the DRC with sanctions. Today, it’s turning a blind eye – with devastating consequences for ... -
Calling off UN regional climate weeks exposes rich nations’ lack of goodwill
Funding these essential meetings would cost little to rich countries but provide a potentially invaluable forum for developing countries. The UN Framework Convention on ... -
Will Liberia’s Joseph Boakai come out as a pillar of justice or a beacon of the establishment?
Establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court was among Candidate Boakai strongest campaign pledges. As president, it is his most vexing duty. In January ... -
Africa’s democratic dividend
30-odd years after the restoration of multiparty democracy, is it time to reassess the practice of democracy? The first peaceful transfer of power in ... -
In Sisi’s Egypt ‘laws aimed at curbing disinformation are instruments of political repression’
Two global disinformation experts discuss how the criminalisation of ‘fake news’ became an excuse for a clampdown on journalists and popular online commentators. DOUNIA ... -
I was the first African to receive the Goethe Medal. I just gave it back
I cannot stay silent or keep an official decoration from a government this callous to human suffering in Gaza, explains the award-winning writer. My ... -
Africa Elections 2024: All the upcoming votes
A regularly updated list and interactive map of the upcoming elections in Africa in 2024. Last updated: 4 March 2024 How to use ...