Politics
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Gabon’s Africa Cup of Nations: Scrappy build-up, strong finish
The football at Afcon 2017 was highly entertaining, but it happened against a backdrop of simmering discontent in Gabon. On the pitch, at least, no Africa Cup ... -
What does opposition leader Tshisekedi’s death mean for DR Congo’s road to elections?
The death of the veteran politician deprives the opposition of a well-known rallying figure. Without him, uncertainty and growing popular anger are likely to ... -
Why did the African Union readmit Morocco after its 33 years in the cold?
Morocco’s readmission to the AU came on the back of a multi-faceted strategy to gain favour on the continent, particularly among West and Francophone countries. ... -
Trump’s Africa policy: Unclear and uncertain
From trade to human rights, what will Trump’s policies towards Africa look like? Obama’s former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs highlights some ... -
The five big questions facing the New Gambia’s new government
From prosecuting Jammeh, to lifting the economy, to working out the relationship with Senegal, President Adama Barrow has a lot to think about. On ... -
Never Again? Inside Ethiopia’s “retraining” programme for thousands of detained protesters
Detainees rounded up in the state of emergency were treated to a six-part course that included units in “Constitutional Democracy”, “Colour Revolutions” and “Ethiopian ... -
Land politics come before Kenya’s courts again
Since the new 2012 land laws were passed, Kenya’s Lands Ministry and National Land Commission have tussled for power. A High Court decision regarding land ... -
Three lessons about Burundi’s crisis from speaking to those who fled it
Burundi’s 327,000 refugees are not mere victims but also active citizens, many remaining actively engaged in the country’s problems. Burundi will soon mark two ... -
Two presidents and an intervention: Gambia is not Côte d’Ivoire, but it can learn from it
The similarities between Gambia today and Côte d’Ivoire in 2010-11 may be most relevant not in how the intervention unfolds, but in what happens ... -
Cameroon: Anglophone activists call for month of “ghost towns” moments before arrests and Internet shutdown
The latest developments are the culmination of escalating tensions over several months, which have seen widespread strikes, protests, arrests and deaths. On 17 January, Cameroonian activists ...
