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Hassan al-Turabi: Sudan’s democrat turned authoritarian (1932-2016)
The core of the Islamist’s ideology can be difficult to pin down, but what united his many conflicting visions was the belief that they could be ... -
It’s time to axe Kenya’s big dick politics
There’s one huge theme that cuts across all Kenyan politics and it’s not ethnicity and it’s not land. [Once you’ve read this, read Ngala ... -
South Sudan’s man-made hunger crisis
An estimated 40,000 people in Unity State are facing catastrophic shortages in basic supplies. But it is not drought or environmental factors that have ... -
Sudan’s Islamist Resurrection: al-Turabi and the Successor Regime
Known fondly as The Sheikh by his followers and as a cunning demagogue by his detractors, the influential al-Turabi is trying to shape Sudan’s ... -
Uganda’s chemical elections and politics of tear gas
Uganda’s police force have become increasingly reliant on tear gas in response to rising political disaffection in the capital. This morning, after a weekend ... -
Presidential Elections in the Comoros: Whose turn is it anyway?
A complex constitution requires the presidency to rotate between the Comoros’ three islands. This has created greater stability, but not everyone is happy. When ... -
#UgandaDecides: How Museveni survived, grabbed donors by the balls, and became the very thing he warned against
In the 18 February election, President Yoweri Museveni will almost certainly extend his rule and will probably keep extending it until he dies in office. ... -
Uganda Election: Why it’s too early to rule out Kizza Besigye
Polls don’t register passion. While most observers are predicting that Ugandans will vote to extend President Yoweri Museveni’s rule when they head to the ... -
Burundi’s cross-ethnic opposition under threat
The opposition to President Nkurunziza counts both Tutsi and Hutu amongst its number. But the cross ethnic nature of the resistance is in danger of ... -
Uganda: The opposition’s missed opportunity in parliamentary and local elections
The ruling NRM makes sure that running as an opposition candidate is as tough as possible. But rival parties have not done themselves any ...