Politics
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Photo of the Week: Africa Uprising
This week’s photo comes to you from a labour protest in Egypt back in 2010 as women push back against the police. The picture ... -
Tanzania: Magufuli’s mining reforms are a masterclass in political manoeuvring
Whether his moves in the mining sector work or not, President Magufuli knows what he is doing. Ever since his election in 2015, Tanzania’s ... -
An interview with Moïse Katumbi, DR Congo’s would-be president
“The same people who betrayed Mobutu are now with Kabila, telling him he’s God, telling him he’s whatever. It’s bullshit.” For a man many ... -
Kenyatta vs. Odinga: A study in contrasts
Ahead of Kenya’s elections, the opposition stalwart is promising to shake things up, while the incumbent vows to protect the status quo. Kenya’s general election will ... -
Kenya’s whirlwind weekend underscores election uncertainties
A series of unrelated but important events the past few days could have significant repercussions for the tightening race. Kenya experienced a remarkable, if seemingly ... -
Rwanda’s election outcome is already decided
Only President Paul Kagame has a chance of winning the 2017 presidential election. And he could stay in power until 2034. “More of a ... -
Kenya’s 2017 elections will be like none before. Here’s why.
Devolution has demystified local power and emboldened voters to assert themselves, leading to shocks all the way up the political pyramid. Kenya’s 2017 elections ... -
Uganda: Why the unrest in Rwenzori is far from over
The government’s strategy of lethal retaliation plus patronage has contained the recent violence. It has not resolved it. The Rwenzori region in western Uganda ... -
Uganda: 3 lessons from the Ghetto President’s by-election triumph
Popular musician Bobi Wine’s landslide victory was about more than just his fame. By the close of business last Thursday, Kampala was in an ... -
Quett Masire (1925-2017), the great African leader you’ve never heard of
As president of Botswana for nearly two decades, the humble Masire was responsible for setting the country on a path to prosperity. Quett Masire, ...
