Politics
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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 ... -
Seeking justice in The Gambia: Why Jammeh’s days are numbered
The Gambia may not be ready yet. But it’s only a matter of time until the conditions are right to prosecute former president Jammeh. ... -
Strains down south: Ethiopia’s national reforms rouse local tensions
Ethiopia’s transition has raised expectations across the country. The effects of this can be seen in rising unrest in the south. Over the past few ... -
Resolving the Ethiopia-Eritrea border: What actually needs to be done?
Ethiopia has broken the stalemate, but several practical and political challenges remain. In response to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s decision to accept the Algiers ... -
Ethiopia and Eritrea: Turning the promise of peace into the real thing
Ethiopia has made the first move. The next should be for it to put all its detailed concerns on the table. 20 years since ...
