Politics
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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 ... -
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 ...
