Politics
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How to win elections in Kenya: be rich and don’t be a woman
In Kenya’s previous elections, senators spent an average $319,000 in getting elected. Kenya’s general elections, scheduled for 9 August 2022, are now less than ... -
Should Zambia’s new president fire all his predecessor’s appointees?
Many are clamouring for President Hichilema to remove senior officials appointed by Lungu. These demands are understandable but misguided. The last few days have ... -
Guinea: We must turn this dangerous coup into a chance for renewal
A coup was never the solution to the nation’s problems. But with the right pressure, the Guinean people can turn this moment into an ... -
9/11’s legacy: How anti-terrorism laws have become anti-human rights laws
Across Africa and much of the world, laws passed in the wake of the US attacks have been misused to silence dissent. As the ... -
The Importance of Mental Health in Public Safety
Mental health plays a significant role in ensuring public safety. When we think about safety in our communities, we often focus on physical aspects, ... -
How election observers facilitated Zambia’s smooth change of power
Thousands of monitors, a PVT and behind-the-scenes diplomacy played a key role, yet questions about the future of observation remain. Zambian voters went to ... -
Zambia: The three key challenges facing the hopeful new president
President Hichilema came to power on a raft of big promises. None will be straightforward to fulfil. Hakainde Hichilema’s recent landslide victory in Zambia ... -
Tigray dispatch: “How do you expect to stop war crimes with a request?”
From Tigray, where the government is trying to choke us to starvation, the international system’s dysfunction is clear. I was lucky to get a ... -
Don’t let Tunisia’s democracy slip
President Saied’s sacking of the government may be popular, but what Tunisia needs is to strengthen its democracy, not dismantle it. On 17 December ... -
An open call by African intellectuals for urgent action on Ethiopia
Dismayed at the deteriorating conflict in Ethiopia, scores of African intellectuals call for dialogue and mediation. We write this letter as concerned African intellectuals ...
