Politics
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The Big Cheese: Why President Farmaajo holds so much hope for Somalia
Why is there so much excitement around the former prime minister’s surprise appointment as Somalia’s new president? On 8 February, the protracted Somalia elections ... -
Why Kenya has been unable to end the two-month long doctors’ strike
It’s not just about pay. On 5 December 2016, doctors in public health facilities in Kenya went on strike, setting off one of the ... -
4 questions the new president must confront in deciding what kind of democracy Somalia should be
Somalia has elected new president Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo in an indirect selection process. Work towards one-person-one-vote elections must begin right away. Yesterday, following a ... -
#IStandWithNigeria protests: “We can change Nigeria and we are coming together to do just that”
On Monday, hundreds took to the streets to demonstrate against a wide range of political and economic grievances with the government. They say this is ... -
Malawi faces toughest, most high-profile trial yet in massive Cashgate scandal
Will state bodies be able to put aside their differences to prosecute close associates of former president Joyce Banda accused of stealing millions from ... -
The best way to honour Tshisekedi is to take on the fight for democracy in DR Congo
Now more than ever, we must heed the late politician’s declaration that, ultimately, the people must take responsibility for themselves. Etienne Tshisekedi wa Mulumba, the ... -
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 ...
