Politics
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Angola’s regime is scared
With opposition and discontent growing ahead of the August elections, the security state may be more active and dangerous than ever. As Russia’s war ... -
Ethiopia’s national dialogue commission: where are the women?
Men dominate the commission for reconciliation talks. A lack of inclusivity risks undermining the initiative, but it is not too late to correct it. ... -
Ethiopian journalists are taking a stand for press freedom in 2022
Over forty of our colleagues were arrested in 2021. In this open letter, we call on the government to respect media rights. We the ... -
Standing with Ukrainian refugees must mean standing with all refugees
I’ve been moved by efforts to support my compatriots fleeing violence, but why is this solidarity reserved for white Europeans? In the early hours ... -
South Sudan needs elections. Here’s a clear plan for how they can happen.
UN peacekeepers stationed at a limited number of polling stations could finally give the people the opportunity to end corrupt militia rule. Five years ... -
What could a non-China-centric US Africa policy look like?
A reimagination of US Africa policy is currently underway. How can it look beyond China and prioritise African needs? If speeches by senior politicians ... -
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, ...
