Politics
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Why can’t the AU seem to deter coups?
Until the African Union ensures coup leaders don’t benefit personally and ends its incumbent bias, it may struggle to deter “good coups”. This August, ... -
#ENDSARS: There is no North-South divide
SARS is as vicious and corrupt in northern Nigeria as it is in the south. Claiming otherwise is false. Over the past two weeks, ... -
Podcast: Virtues of virtual election monitoring
Read all our COVID-19 coverage Welcome to the latest episode of the Into Africa podcast created in partnership with African Arguments. Into Africa is ... -
Why #EndSARS won’t quit
The movement has gone from calling for the abolition of one police unit to collective protests against a system that pits the elite against ... -
#ENDSARS: governor press sec admits spreading fake news
This is our regular update on national protests against police brutality, a global touchpoint, in Nigeria. On the first Monday, 12 October, of the ... -
#SARSMUSTEND: The first seven days
Six things you need to know about the movement to end police brutality in Nigeria. On 3 October, two days after Nigeria’s Independence Day, ... -
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 ...
