Politics
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The African Union should show solidarity with Western Sahara – By Agaila Abba-Ali
Western Sahara is considered Africa’s last colony. It is recognised by the African Union (AU), of which it is a member but the AU ... -
Sudan, ISIS and radical Islam: examining a contradictory approach – Muhammed Osman
When Sudan’s Vice-President Hassabo Abdul Rahman declared on 22nd March 2015 the “non-existence of any signs of extremism or [related] terrorism” in his country, ... -
Nkurunziza Third Term “suicidal for the nation”: an interview with a Burundian politician in hiding – By Lucy Hovil
Recent events in Burundi have brought the small nation to international attention, even if action remains wanting. The announcement on 23 April by President ... -
Can Muhammadu Buhari Bring Peace, Development and Security to the Niger Delta? – By Tarila Marclint Ebiede
The recent presidential elections in Nigeria have bolstered hope for democracy, both in the country and across the African continent. The challenge now, as ... -
Burundi: Reflecting on ten days of unrest in Bujumbura – By Jean-Benoît Falisse
The social and political crisis that observers of Burundi had feared for months has now struck. Last Saturday, the CNDD-FDD nominated the current president ... -
Xenophobia Vs Pan-Africanism: Is This How South Africa Remembers Tanzania’s Hashim Mbita? – By Chambi Chachage
I wonder what went on in Hashim Mbita’s mind as he breathed his last on 26 April 2015. What did the Retired Brigadier-General think ... -
What next for the PDP? – By Lagun Akinloye
With less than a month until the swearing in of the government of President elect Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian political landscape is bracing itself ... -
Liberia’s Postwar Constitution Review: A Tale of Mistrust and Uncertainty – By Richard Akum and Mainlehwon Vonhm
When under review, a constitution (the supreme law of the land) reveals issues of collective angst within the land. In Liberia, the process to ... -
Election 2015: What’s in the party manifestos for Africa? – By Magnus Taylor and Hetty Bailey
Does the UK have an “˜Africa policy’? Magnus Taylor (Editor, African Arguments) and Hetty Bailey (Policy and Research Coordinator, Africa APPG) decided to find ... -
Sudan 2015: After the elections, time for new ideas – By James Copnall
If this was a boxing match the referee would never have let it go the distance. Omar al Bashir received 94% of the vote ...
