Politics
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Paul Kagame’s life-presidency: The world abandons Rwanda again
Following Kagame’s 99% election win, his former chief of staff speaks out against the international community’s uncritical support for the president. On 4 August, ... -
How Kenya’s votes will be counted, and why transparency is so crucial
Errors are commonplace in vote counts. What matters is how politicians and election officials respond. The shocking murder of Christopher Msando, which came to ... -
How the young and restless could change Kenya’s political future
The headlines after 8 August will be about Kenyatta vs. Odinga. But the real contest for Kenya’s future is being waged at a more ... -
Call it a comeback: Israel’s grand “return” to Africa
In exchange for development support, Israel wants African votes at international forums. This may prove trickier than it thinks. This June, Israel’s Prime Minister ... -
Deaths, defections and deceit: How Kenya’s fake news spreads
Sometimes entire news websites are created with just a few false stories inserted between real content copied from mainstream outlets. With only a few ... -
Why Mauritania’s crucial referendum may only be the first of many
“What is really important to [President Aziz] is to have direct and unconditional access to the constitution to modify it as he pleases.” On ... -
Peter Pham: President Trump’s perfect pick for top Africa post?
If Pham becomes Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, it would likely mark a shift in the tone and priorities of US-Africa relations. If ... -
Kenya: On the hopes and limits of Boniface Mwangi’s revolution
Mwangi’s turned campaigning on its head, but he needs to present a positive future vision too – for reasons of pragmatism as well as ... -
Zimbabwe: The opposition’s urban voter problem
Towns and cities used to be safe MDC strongholds. Not anymore. As Zimbabwe heads for elections in 2018, all the economic warning signs are ... -
Zambia: Lungu’s authoritarianism now turns to opponents within
The ruling Patriotic Front’s expulsion of one of its founding members paves the way for President Lungu to be its presidential candidate. But they’d ...
