Politics
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How did Somaliland end up with zero female MPs?
While rightly lauded for its elections, the self-declared states’ lack of female representation points to a deep problem in its democratic health. Over 30 ... -
What could happen next in Ethiopia’s war of attrition?
While Abiy may control the plains, the TPLF are almost impossible to defeat in the mountains. The one factor that could change things is ... -
What well-trodden routes to power tell us about Nigerian politics
Why does Nigeria elect former military heads of state and ex-governors as president? Will this change? There is a high chance that Nigeria has ... -
Why the people picked Barrow again in Gambia’s best-run elections ever
Having voted for dramatic change in removing Yahya Jammeh in the previous elections, this time the country opted for continuity. On 5 December, The ... -
Africa’s quest for food security must be premised on continent’s realities
While there’s an urgent need to improve productivity, emphasis should be laid on ridding the food systems of inequality. Lately, there have been quite ... -
Uganda’s regime is not the solution to insecurity. It’s part of the problem
Despite its reputation as a beacon of stability, the government itself is the main source of violence and terror for many Ugandans. Earlier this ... -
The good, the bad and the alarming: Hichilema’s first 100 days in Zambia
The new president’s first 100 days have seen a combination of promising steps and worrying tendencies. Today marks exactly 100 days since Hakainde Hichilema ... -
The cynical realpolitik of the War on Terror: Uganda 2021 edition
The Kampala bombings will likely mean more counter-terrorism ops, more human rights abuses, and more donor support for the Museveni regime. In the last ... -
From ethnic amnesia to ethnocracy: 80% of Rwanda’s top officials are Tutsi
Despite the state’s policy of ignoring ethnicity, most people know their leaders are mostly Tutsi. This research examines the extent of this trend. After ... -
What is the legacy of #EndSARS?
“We owe the dead the debt of memory.” A little past 9pm on 21 September 2021, Salako Pelumi and his friend John, both students ...
