Politics
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The obstacles to Sudan’s landmark peace deal
The agreement is promising, but two influential rebel groups have refused to sign it, while paying for it will be challenging. On 3 October, ... -
Could the opposition really secure a shock victory in Tanzania’s election?
Having suppressed the usual channels for expressing grievances, would President Magufuli know if he was unpopular before it’s too late? For many political observers, ... -
The Gambia: Why MPs just shot down the popular new draft constitution
Replacing “Jammeh’s constitution” had been one of President Barrow’s priorities. So why did his supporters abruptly end the process? On 22 September, a landmark ... -
High stakes and pent up tensions in Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election
Political leaders are unlikely to resolve rising tensions. To ensure stability, the electoral commission and regional bodies must intervene. As Côte d’Ivoire’s much-anticipated 31 ... -
Correcting the depiction of the “Hotel Rwanda hero”
Concerns about Paul Rusesabagina’s arrest may be well-founded, but descriptions of him as a real-life human rights hero may be less so. On 31 ... -
The Role of Government in Cryptocurrency Trading
Cryptocurrency trading has grown rapidly in recent years, attracting both investors and regulators. Governments worldwide are taking different approaches to managing digital currencies. Some ... -
More questions than answers: Whither Ethiopia’s transition?
Ethiopia’s democratic transition was already precarious. Two developments have made it even more uncertain. When Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s prime minister in April 2018, ... -
Cameroon’s curious plan to rebuild from the war, while it still rages on
The government and UNDP have announced a plan for the Anglophone regions. How have people reacted? This spring, Cameroon’s government announced a new plan ... -
“They’ve never forgotten”: Uganda’s paramilitary problem
In Karamoja, local defence units have been deployed to stop castle rustling. But memories of past violence at the paramilitaries’ hands still loom large. ... -
4 out of 4: Why has Mali had so many successful coups?
If we exclude short-lived interim leaders, Mali has only had one president that did not leave office at the barrel of a gun. Coups ...
