Politics
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#FreeBobiWine and today’s Pan-Africanism for the digital age
African activists are increasingly finding their voices amplified by allies across the continent. Most #FreeBobiWine traffic came from outside Uganda. The violent arrest, detention ... -
Generation gap: What #FreeBobiWine tells us about Ugandan politics
Uganda’s old guard fear the new and they don’t know what to do. Today, Ugandan MP Robert Kyagulanyi – better known as musician Bobi Wine ... -
Were Zimbabwe’s elections free, fair and credible? The final scoresheet.
Before the elections, we identified six make or break conditions that would determine the credibility of the vote. How many were met? This week, ... -
Bobi Wine: Why the Ugandan regime is so rattled by the popular musician
When Bobi Wine is released, the young and outspoken MP will likely be welcomed by even bigger crowds than he left behind. When Robert ... -
Tanzania: The tentative but rising resistance to Magufuli’s repression
President Magufuli has clamped down hard on various freedoms. But as his popularity plummets and defiance grows, something may have to give. From the ... -
Ethiopia: Exploiting the Gulf’s scramble for the Horn of Africa
Ethiopia’s so far managed to stay neutral and balance its relationships with opposing Gulf partners. But it’s engaged in an unpredictable game. This is ... -
Congo: Why it’s time for the opposition to get behind Bemba
The former warlord is no perfect candidate. But if the opposition unite, they could finally remove the Kabila government in December elections. Sharing much ... -
Insiders insight: Is Côte d’Ivoire’s amnesty just shrewd politics?
To get the whole Insiders’ Newsletter, helping you keep track of and understand developments on the continent, click HERE to subscribe and get your ... -
Tensions and rigging allegations as Mali awaits election second-round
The first round of Mali’s presidential elections were marred by widespread accusations of ballot-stuffing, vote-buying and corruption. Malians look set to vote again on ... -
Defections and deflections: Who now holds the balance of power in Nigeria?
Dozens of politicians, including the Senate President and three governors, have defected from the ruling party. There could be more to come. This week, ...
