Politics
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Three predictions about Mali’s 2018 presidential election
It is hard to see how anything good, or different, will come from Mali’s election on 29 July. News from Mali just keeps getting ... -
Kenya: Only civil society can stop elites changing the constitution
Many fear that changes to constitution could see its progressive elements removed. Not for the first time in Kenyan history, politicians seem to be ... -
Cameroon crisis threatens wildlife as thousands flee to protected areas
Many displaced by the conflict are fleeing to biodiversity hotspots, clearing forests to build homes and hunting endangered animals for survival. This article was ... -
Ethiopia-Eritrea peace: Some unanswered questions
We are still running a limited offer of 30% for new subscribers this week! Check out the free section of the Insider’s Newsletter and then subscribe here to ... -
Only boys allowed: Seven faces of Zimbabwe’s political patriarchy
At less than 15%, women make up a tiny fraction of candidates in the upcoming elections. Here’s how society keeps it that way. In ... -
South Sudan’s “new” peace deal is missing something: details
The Khartoum agreement makes several promises, but is short on specifics and leaves the issues that have scuppered previous deals unresolved. South Sudan’s main ... -
Comoros row with France intensifies as turmoil brews at home
The long-running dispute over the island of Mayotte has deepened recently. Could developments afoot in the Comoros change anything? Despite promises to resolve tensions, relations ... -
African Election Watch: Keep up to date with all the upcoming votes
This week, the Insiders’ Newsletter is introducing the new segment “Election Watch”. This comprehensive roundup of all upcoming African elections will cover their main ... -
Why it makes sense for South Sudan’s leaders to keep rejecting peace deals
From both the government and opposition’s perspectives, there are logical – if self-interested – reasons for rejecting the recent proposals. Attempts to forge a ... -
Nigeria’s grand plan to stop fake news in 2019? Fight fire with fire.
Information Minister Lai Mohammed defends the government’s record, talks up Buhari’s 2019 chances, and discusses the challenge of misinformation. The words typically used to ...
