Politics
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DRC: New prime minister, new era?
Tshisekedi has outmanoeuvred his predecessor and has now appointed a PM. But is a victory for the president one for the Congolese people? On ... -
The most worrying aspect of the Kankara kidnapping
Could Boko Haram’s spread in northwest Nigeria increase opportunities for coordination between Islamist groups in the Lake Chad Basin and Sahel? On 17 December, ... -
Tigray: One hundred days of war
Calls for the withdrawal of Eritrean troops, unimpeded humanitarian access, and investigations into war crimes are growing. It began as what the Ethiopian Prime ... -
Fast and Safe Ways to Withdraw from Online Casinos
Withdrawing money from an online casino should be simple and hassle-free. Many players in Africa seek quick payouts without worrying about delays or security ... -
Ethiopian government must allow full humanitarian access to Tigray
Despite an agreement with the UN to allow “unimpeded” humanitarian access, very little aid and very few relief workers have been allowed in. It ... -
Can South Africa come to Zimbabwe’s rescue by ending “quiet diplomacy”?
Western diplomats’ holier-than-thou rhetoric is unlikely to help. South Africa can be more understanding, sensitive and practical. Zimbabwe’s worsening economic and political crises seem ... -
The Tunisian Revolution’s young dreams are unfulfilled but unforgotten
Ten years on, many hopes have been crushed. But there is a new generation of Tunisians raised on the values of the revolution. I ... -
Uganda: How donors can go beyond “strongly-worded statements”
Mild threats oblivious to how the NRM system actually operates are not enough. The recent violence meted out by the Ugandan government ahead of ... -
Down but not out: Corruption in South Africa and the arrest of ANC’s no. 2
If convicted, Ace Magashule’s political career could be over. If acquitted, he could become politically indestructible. It is tempting to view the arrest warrant ... -
Eritrea in the Tigray war: What we know and why it might backfire
The war against the TPLF will not be quick or easy, and it already looks to be going badly for Eritrea’s president. There is ...










