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Why Uganda needs a Stella Nyanzi in Parliament

Africa Eric Mwine-Mugaju - 14 Jul 2020

Many Ugandans find Stella Nyanzi’s mode of protest, including vulgar insults and stripping to make a point, unsettling. But her challenge to the country’s patriarchy could bring much-needed reform

The SADC will regret its approach to Mozambique’s insurgence

Africa Webster Zambara & Annah Moyo-Kupeta - 13 Jul 2020

The SADC has been lackadaisical in its response to the insurgency in Mozambique and in so doing, is putting several other southern African countries at risk

Decision time: Can Côte d’Ivoire’s president resist the allure of a third term?

Africa Leanne de Bassompierre - 12 Jul 2020

After the death of the president’s chosen successor, the ruling party says “everything is possible”

Human health, animal health and environmental health are inextricably linked

Africa Inger Andersen & Jimmy Smith - 12 Jul 2020

To take care of ourselves, we must take care of the world around us

When the President met the Imam – with Mali’s future hanging in the balance

Africa Mucahid Durmaz - 10 Jul 2020

President Keita faces no shortage of challenges to his authority. Can he hold on to power?

Malawi’s new president defends controversial cabinet

Africa Golden Matonga - 10 Jul 2020

Lazarus Chakwera’s post-election honeymoon did not last long

EXCLUSIVE: OR Tambo’s forgotten speech at Chatham House

Africa Oliver Reginald Tambo - 9 Jul 2020

‘The choice we are faced with is to submit or fight’

Bobi Wine presents his presidential credentials

Africa Simon Allison - 9 Jul 2020

The Ugandan opposition leader believes he is best-placed to lead an opposition coalition

Nigeria’s anti-corruption boss arrested for corruption

Africa Aanu Adeoye - 9 Jul 2020

Ibrahim Magu’s arrest by the secret police was a surprise — but also not surprising

An open letter to Burundi’s new president, Évariste Ndayishimiye

Africa Burundi Human Rights Initiative - 9 Jul 2020

It’s time to deliver justice, Mr President

Nine years later, South Sudan is still a nation in waiting

Africa Nyagoah Tut Pur - 9 Jul 2020

July 9 marks nine years since South Sudan became independent. But the promise of that independence has yet to be realised

Unfollow the leader: The Twitter campaign against Zimbabwe’s president

Africa Kudzai Mashininga - 8 Jul 2020

Campaigners urge Zimbabweans to unfollow the president on Twitter

Inclusive cabinets don’t improve governance or reduce conflict

Africa Clionadh Raleigh & Daniel Wigmore-Shepherd - 7 Jul 2020

Research on 3 916 ministers in 23 African countries shows that cabinets are representative and that leaders select members to reduce internal threats from challengers

Consolidating democracy in Malawi: A case of recycled elite pacts?

Africa Martin Rupiya - 6 Jul 2020

Lazarus Chakwera’s ascent to the presidency was made possible by the nine-party Tonse Alliance, which included Mutharika’s former deputy, Saulus Chilima, as his running mate

Pandemic-induced human rights violations a double tragedy to humanity

Africa Webster Zambara - 6 Jul 2020

The conflation of human rights violations and a pandemic leave the most vulnerable marginalised. Equitable and democratic societies are needed to fight against this