Politics
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Nigeria: The cautionary tale of the fateful 2020 strike that never was
Just days before #EndSARS, Nigeria’s labour congress disappointed many by calling off what had promised to be a similarly momentous protest. On the morning ... -
Guinea must put justice at the heart of its transition
The September coup was domestically popular. The junta can build on this and send a signal to the region by prioritising accountability. In the ... -
The pawn who became king: How has Salva Kiir stayed at the top so long?
Three strategies the perennially underestimated president has used to build and keep power across decades of South Sudan’s political tumult. When playing chess in the ... -
Rwanda: A force for good in Mozambique’s “War on Terror”?
While Rwandan troops have helped stabilise the Cabo Delgado conflict, some are concerned by the lack of transparency around their involvement. In July 2021, ... -
CAR’s surprise release of a war crimes suspect is a blow to justice and peace
The release of government minister Ali from custody is the latest sign of President Touadéra’s disregard for democratic principles. On 26 November 2021, authorities ... -
Tigray needs aid now, with or without the Ethiopian government’s consent
The aid blockade is illegal. The international community must call this out and not allow humanitarian needs to be politicised. Nearly 15 months into ... -
Burkina Faso’s battle for the airwaves
One of the first things the coup leaders on taking power this January was to restore the internet and surround the national broadcaster with tanks. ... -
Four ways the Ethiopian government manipulates the media
From targeted harassment to blackouts, Addis Ababa has tried to dilute, distract and deflect from coverage of atrocities in the Tigray war. Despite near ... -
Making sense of the coup in Burkina Faso
The latest coup in the Sahel again points to domestic and international distrust and policy failures. Another day, another coup in the Sahel. Within ... -
The genocide that never was and the rise of fake news in Côte d’Ivoire
From anonymous avatars to foreign PR companies, the spread of fake news has become an inescapable part of the political landscape. The small town ...
