Politics
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Is Zimbabwe heading towards another disputed election? – By Brian Raftopoulos
As Zimbabwe’s elections on 31 July approach, the Southern African Development Community is under pressure to complete its self-imposed mandate from 2007, writes Brian ... -
South Africa admits more Medupi delays, confronts further electricity supply crunch – From African Energy
This is a View article from the African Energy newsletter, a respected source of independent analysis on the continent’s energy industries produced by Cross-border ... -
Zimbabwe 2013: By hook or by crook Mugabe is likely to win, get used to it – By Simukai Tinhu
This Wednesday, Zimbabweans begin the process of voting in their much-analysed General Election. This latest chapter in teh country’s exhausting political scene follows the ... -
Zimbabwe’s electoral observers hold the line in Harare – Julia Gallagher in Harare
Zimbabwe’s harmonised election – to decide local, parliamentary and presidential seats – has been surprisingly relaxed so far, with calls for non-violence, relatively mild ... -
Thoughts on the Juba reshuffle – By Aly Verjee
Given rumours in Juba about the authenticity of Salva Kiir’s signature on earlier presidential decrees, I couldn’t help but be curious about the five ... -
Zimbabwe Election 31 July …. an end of an era? — by Blessing Vava
It’s now only a few days to 31 July 2013, a day set for Zimbabwe’s make or break harmonized elections. The day is finally ... -
Political Agreement Improves Electoral Environment in Togo – By Alexander Noyes
Long-delayed legislative elections in Togo, most recently set for July 21, 2013, were again pushed back last week and are now scheduled to be ... -
South African Solutions for Africa’s Problems? – By Alexander Beresford
South Africa has played a central role in conflict mediation across the African continent in the past two decades. This short piece will examine ... -
Democracy for the real world – By Nathalie Munyampenda
So if you’ve watched any news lately, you’ll probably get the impression that the whole world is out on the street protesting. From Brazil ... -
DRC/ North Kivu: Waiting for the intervention brigade – By Kris Berwouts
M23 withdrew from Goma in the first days of December 2012. In the days and weeks after their retreat, several international initiatives were launched ...
