Politics
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Tanzania: Edward Lowassa and the politics of rumour and endorsement – By Chambi Chachage
What “stands between Edward Lowassa and the presidency”, a top journalist claimed, “is his illness.” When I queried what ails the immediate former Prime ... -
Sudan and the ‘Island of Stability’ myth – By Ahmed Kodouda
After a quarter of a century in power, Omar al Bashir’s regime has never been more stable internationally. Despite domestic unrest, as armed conflicts ... -
Mali’s Azawad Problem: is peace without victory possible? – By Kamissa Camara
15 May 2015 marked the official signing of the long awaited peace and reconciliation agreement between Mali’s government and the Arab and Tuareg rebel ... -
Cameroon and Boko Haram: government calls on the people to fund mobilisation – By Jean-Patient Tsala
For some months now the fight against Boko Haram in Cameroon has given rise to an unprecedented mobilisation of the population in support of ... -
Central African Republic: can a disarmament deal without the main actors work in Bangui? – By Tendai Marima
Making an important step towards peace and stability in the Central African Republic (CAR), the signing of a disarmament agreement and a consensual ban ... -
President Buhari and the long road ahead – By Lagun Akinloye
Last week we witnessed a new and intriguing chapter in Nigeria’s democratic history as Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as the country’s new President. ... -
Chad – Dakar: Habré trial is litmus test for Pan-African justice – By Thijs B. Bouwknegt
From July 20th 2015, the former Chadian dictator, Hissí¨ne Habré, will stand in the dock on charges of crimes against humanity, torture and war ... -
Buhari’s Tough Challenge in Nigeria – By Nnamdi Obasi
When Muhammadu Buhari assumes office as Nigeria’s president on 29 May, he will take the reins of a country in serious distress. Insecurity poses ... -
Can Buhari Fix Nigeria? – By Richard Dowden
Muhammadu Buhari, the new president of Nigeria, is starting from point zero. The country has all but come to a sudden halt. Schools, hospitals ... -
Angola: The Mount Sumi massacre – an atrocity that will come to define the new country – By Simon Allison
On the anniversary of its bloodiest day, Angola is reeling from yet another massacre of civilians by the state. The government would like to ...
