Politics
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Sudan’s international capital diplomacy
Khartoum calculates that it can price up political accommodation with armed groups to normalisation of relations with Washington. But is the US interested? September was a ... -
In-depth interview with Mohamed Fahmy: ‘I am free. Now let’s free the others.’
In an exclusive interview, the #FreedAJStaff tells African Arguments about how he coped in prison, why he’s suing Aljazeera, and who we should turn ... -
Piketty in Africa: heat, hype and heterodox economics
The economist celebrated for putting inequality on the mainstream agenda visited the world’s most unequal country. French socialist and economist Thomas Piketty was in Johannesburg last ... -
DRC: The final countdown to the 2016 elections or just another transition?
President Kabila faces challenges on a number of fronts, from the opposition to the grassroots to members of his own inner circle. How much ... -
Guinea’s elections: A country divided, reliving its past
When Guineans go to the polls on Sunday, will President Alpha Condé be able to secure a second term in office? In May, Guinean ... -
On the campaign trail with Lowassa: “It is my turn to lead Tanzania”
With Edward Lowassa at the helm, Tanzania’s opposition looks set to do better than ever before in the upcoming elections. But could the former PM go ... -
African Political Thought, Part 2: The Thought of Liberation
In part 2 of our lecture series, we see the influence of Cabral, the Lusophonic thinkers, and Zambia’s Kaunda. Welcome to Part 2 of our ... -
Beware the Green Revolution
Many government and agencies see India’s 1960s Green Revolution as a great success that Africa should emulate. The soaring suicide rate amongst India’s farmers tells a different ... -
Splitting South Sudan into 28 states: right move, wrong time?
South Sudan’s fragile peace deal is already under heavy pressure. President Kiir’s decision to carve the country into 28 new states puts it under even more. President ... -
Nigeria: Buhari’s government begins to take shape, but it’s not over yet
After a four month wait for the ministerial list, Nigerians can breathe a sigh of relief. However, with the vetting process on the way and ...
