Politics
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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 ... -
Tanzania elections: Opposition report widespread nomination interference
Many ruling party candidates look set to run unopposed in Tanzania’s October elections after opposition nominees were blocked from registering. Numerous nominated opposition politicians ... -
“Malawi has become an example”: President Chakwera’s big promise
Malawi’s new president vows to listen and says he wants “a chance and trust”. Civil society groups are on the same page, for now. ... -
I’m a Zimbabwean doctor. The crisis is even worse than you think.
Doctors and nurses are on strike. We’re having to turn patients away. Morale is the lowest it’s ever been. You may have heard about ... -
Success Stories: African Entrepreneurs
Africa is home to some of the most inspiring entrepreneurs in the world. These business leaders have overcome challenges, created jobs, and contributed to ...
