Editor’s Picks
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Rest in Power: Oliver Mtukudzi, music legend and pan-African trailblazer
“Tuku” used his powerful poetic voice to change whole systems, forge global connections, and advocate for justice, freedom and the oppressed. Where does one ... -
President-on-a-Leash Tshisekedi and the DRC’s paradoxical new politics
After a long struggle, the people have (kind of but not really) got what they want with President Kabila (kind of but not really) ... -
Dear The West, why do you find it so hard to say sorry?
Forgiveness is central to many African cultures. As Europe debates whether to return looted African heritage, an initial apology would go a long way. ... -
Gabon’s coup may be over, but its many crises are not
It’s not just a few soldiers that are perturbed by Gabon’s deepening political crises and President Bongo’s ill health. In the early hours of ... -
Eritrea’s “state of uncertainty”: Senior government sources reveal…nothing
Insiders say President Isaias is now ruling largely unilaterally, keeping the public, military leaders, and even ministers out of the loop. Eritrea’s life-president Isaias ... -
From Boko to Biafra: How insecurity will affect Nigeria’s elections
On 16 February 2019, up to 84 million go to the polls in Nigeria to vote for their president and members of the National ... -
Step by inevitable step: Lungu’s strategic march to 2021 and beyond
If President Lungu is deemed eligible to run for a third term, he will have removed one more hurdle to extending his rule. He ... -
I ran for president in Cameroon. Here’s what I learnt.
Cameroon’s electoral system is deeply lopsided. Citizens will only stand for that so long. On 6 November, Paul Biya was inaugurated for the seventh ... -
A woman online, in Tanzania
Tanzanian twitter has lost its chill. It’s become a scary place for women and dissenters. But we’re not yet ready to give it up. ... -
Nigeria 2019: The issues and electoral maths that will decide the race
What concerns will sway voters? Which regions will decide Nigeria’s next president? Election season is in full swing in Nigeria. In the presidential contest, ...
