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Why young Africans didn’t care about the royal wedding. Why they should.
This was a historic moment, but we are not taught about history, especially our own. As the royal wedding between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry unfolded ... -
South Sudan: Why I’m starting to think peace is possible
I’ve been one of a few refugee representatives allowed to attend the peace talks. I’ve seen that when South Sudanese own the process, there’s hope. Last ... -
South Sudan: Sanctions aren’t working, but they could. Here’s how.
Applied punitively rather than strategically, sanctions have entrenched leader’s positions rather than changing their behaviours. The latest iteration of South Sudan’s peace talks concluded last week ... -
Why Buhari likes Trump, Africa’s next female president, and much more
Welcome to a special free edition of The Insiders’ Newsletter! Every week, our eagle-eyed team of journalists and experts having been breaking down key stories from ... -
How to ensure Africa’s bold free trade area propels industrialisation
Africa’s industrialisation needs a boost. Implemented correctly, the AfCFTA could provide it. Here’s how. On 21 March, dozens of African countries agreed to establish what could ... -
Tillerson didn’t do much for Africa. Pompeo could well be worse.
An enhanced America First security-first approach under Pompeo will not be good for Africa. When it comes to Africa, don’t expect much from the changes taking ... -
South Sudan: Buying off elites to stop fighting won’t work. Here’s what might
Offering warring elites rewards to lay down arms hasn’t worked. The profits of conflict must be removed and the focus shifted to the ground level. Mediators ... -
Smuggling in fuel to fill demand in one of Africa’s biggest oil-producers
Ndian, the division responsible for 90% of Cameroon’s enormous oil output, does not have a single filling station. Driving the 13 km from Bambui to Bamenda ... -
Africa’s 2018 elections: The good, the bad and the possibly not-at-all
Elections are just one aspect of democratic governance, but their conduct gives an indication of how likely countries are to face uprising or unrest. When the ...