Politics
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“Ethiopia’s other conflict”: What’s driving the violence in Oromia?
The state has been pressured into talks in Tigray but not in Oromia, where a liberation movement complains of generations of subjugation. In November ... -
Why Tunisians must boycott the vote on Saied’s self-written constitution
Even the head of the constitutional committee warns the document could lead to a “disgraceful dictatorial regime” if passed in the 25 July referendum. ... -
“Zimdancehall is dead”: Critics say ghetto sound was sold for a song
Zimdancehall was once known for its revolutionary lyrics. Now its singers are hyping up businessmen in songs and performing at Zanu-PF rallies. What started ... -
Chad’s transition to nowhere
15 months into an 18-month transition, there are few signs of it ending. And the Western-backed interim president is acting a lot like his ... -
The missing $50m: Seychelles gears up for historic high-profile trial
Nine people – including a former first lady, ex-generals and top officials – face charges of stealing aid in 2002 and storing illicit firearms. ... -
Libya: A country in need of a king?
Restoring a symbolic monarch may sound anachronistic, but after a decade of division and chaos, it makes perfect sense to many Libyans. More than ... -
Simplifying peacemaking in a complex world
Three former heads of state of Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia reflect on what it takes to end conflict in a meaningful way. In ... -
Could an AU force with a fighting mandate solve Mali’s insecurity?
Despite the renewal of the UN mission, the UN Secretary-General has suggested a new force may be required to end the spiral of instability. ... -
The choice facing Kenya and how we got here
After many cycles of betrayed hopes, Kenya votes again in August. Neither frontrunner promises a leftward break, but their visions differ vastly. The upcoming ... -
Lesotho: Governments: 5; Reforms: 0
Despite almost a decade of successive governments pushing constitutional reforms, the country is set to hold elections under its old system. Lesotho is due ...
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