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President Lourenço’s anti-corruption drive changes the rules in Angola
Several allies and relatives of the former president have been arrested on corruption charges. What effect is this crusade having on the country? President ... -
Insiders Insight: The downfall of the Dos Santos family
This week, we have a couple of free preview sections (scroll down), the first an update on a fresh young campaigner in Kenya, the other ... -
Madagascar elections: 36 candidates, 4 (ex-)presidents, and a lot of money
Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world, yet its elections rank among the most expensive. Back in 2013, when 33 candidates ... -
What’s the real story behind the Botswana elephant deaths false claims?
While “conservation” is usually seen as a progressive cause in the West, it is often despised in Africa as just more (white) colonial land ... -
Insiders Insight: Zimbabwe cholera outbreak turns to emergency
This week’s free preview section (scroll down to see it) is about the worrying cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe. But to see all the sections in ... -
Insiders Insight: Namibian land reform & the ongoing fight for freedom
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China in Mauritius: Gateway to Africa or forgotten friend?
China and Mauritius will reassert their friendship again at FOCAC, but is it just a matter of time before Beijing outgrows its tiny partner? ... -
A virtuous vice? The apprentice aiming to become master in Malawi
Vice-president Chilima has left the ruling party and plans to run against his old boss in 2019. How does this affect the political landscape? ... -
Were Zimbabwe’s elections free, fair and credible? The final scoresheet.
Before the elections, we identified six make or break conditions that would determine the credibility of the vote. How many were met? This week, ... -
Insiders insight: Mozambique sets $8,300 fee for foreign journalists
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