Politics
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Podcast: There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Transition
We are delighted to introduce you to the first episode of the Into Africa podcast to be created in partnership with African Arguments. Into ... -
Brexit chaos isn’t new. In former colonies, we recognise it all too well.
The only difference is that whereas the UK’s chaos and elite disregard were once directed outwards at the colonies, they are now directed inwards. ... -
ZANU-PF cannot fix Zimbabwe’s crisis. It needs the opposition.
Former Finance Minister and MDC deputy Tendai Biti says only the opposition has the credibility to create the change desperately needed. Zimbabwe is in ... -
This is how our revolution in Egypt failed. Sudan, please be warned.
After Egypt’s 2011 revolution, the military soon acted to retake power. Today, Sudan’s military is behaving and talking in the exact same way. A ... -
Gukurahundi: Can the man accused of opening the wounds heal them?
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa has called for open debate on massacres in the 1980s that he allegedly masterminded. Many are unconvinced. This article was made ... -
When dinosaurs fall: Four ways the African Union can better intervene
In the uncertainty that follows the removal of long-standing leaders, the AU can – and should – have an important role to play. What ... -
Insiders Insight: Facebook busts Israeli fake news firm targeting Africa
African Arguments is and always will be freely-accessible to everyone. But we also have a separate spin-off product called the Africa Insiders Newsletter. It consists of weekly emails with additional ... -
Ethiopia: The challenge to the TPLF…from Tigray’s own grassroots
Local youth protests over land will continue to grow if the TPLF acts as an occupying force rather than a responsible government. Over the ... -
“Why now?” Mass promotions raise eyebrows ahead of Malawi elections
Civil society and opposition groups question why the government gave pay raises to thousands of public workers in the run-up to the tight election. ... -
Malawi elections: A three-horse race too close to call
There are three leading candidates vying to be Malawi’s next president. The victor could win with less than 30% of the vote. On 21 ...
