Alex Vines
Guest Author
As conflict in Cabo Delgado increases, will Frelimo learn from its mistakes?
Mozambique’s governing party must take heed of the fact that insurgency succeeds when there is a governance and developmental deficit
The insurgency in northern Mozambique has got worse. Why?
Mozambique needs to restructure its defence force and build an alliance with its neighbour Tanzania in preparation for a drawn-out struggle against ‘jihadists’
Africa’s ‘dinosaurs’ are dying out
Countries in political transition have very little time in which to deliver socioeconomic and political change
Hope, peace and reconciliation: Pope Francis in Mozambique
A papal visit will highlight the importance of the recently signed peace agreement between the government and opposition
Third time lucky for peace in Mozambique?
Renamo’s hardened fighters are not getting any younger, so this time the deal may stick
Continental drifts towards Africa
Last year the UK, the United States, Russia and the European Union unveiled their new strategies for Africa and China Germany and India tweaked theirs
Lourenço’s first year: Angola’s transitional politics
João Lourenço’s first year in office has been marked by notable reforms. If ordinary Angolans are to benefit this momentum must continue
Remembering a warlord democrat
Afonso Dhlakama, the Mozambican rebel leader, was a quixotic, charismatic figure
Mixed outlook for Africa in 2018
The leaders for life will face challenges. Debt levels and servicing costs will plague governments. And conflict hotspots won’t cool down
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