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How to win elections in Kenya: be rich and don’t be a woman
In Kenya’s previous elections, senators spent an average $319,000 in getting elected. Kenya’s general elections, scheduled for 9 August 2022, are now less than ... -
Young Africans are fleeing farming. Agritech can bring them back
Innovative new technologies can make smallholder farming more profitable and exciting for a new generation, but they need investment. As communities in Africa start ... -
Should Zambia’s new president fire all his predecessor’s appointees?
Many are clamouring for President Hichilema to remove senior officials appointed by Lungu. These demands are understandable but misguided. The last few days have ... -
Guinea: We must turn this dangerous coup into a chance for renewal
A coup was never the solution to the nation’s problems. But with the right pressure, the Guinean people can turn this moment into an ... -
9/11’s legacy: How anti-terrorism laws have become anti-human rights laws
Across Africa and much of the world, laws passed in the wake of the US attacks have been misused to silence dissent. As the ... -
How election observers facilitated Zambia’s smooth change of power
Thousands of monitors, a PVT and behind-the-scenes diplomacy played a key role, yet questions about the future of observation remain. Zambian voters went to ... -
Death by a thousand cuts: Cameroon struggles in fight against separatists
Despite government claims that the Anglophone conflict is under control, recent developments suggest otherwise. There’s only one way out. The Anglophone regions’ relatively quiet ...