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Yes, Cote D’Ivoire’s president is running for a third term. But this time it’s different

Africa Issiaka Konaté - 13 Sep 2020

COMMENT: A senior Ivorian government official argues that President Alassane Ouattara is within his rights to run again

The time to act is now: A letter to African leaders about the Covid-19 crisis

Article Open Letter - 13 Apr 2020

The dearth of political will and the extractive practices of external actors can no longer be used as an excuse for inaction. We no longer have a choice; we need a radical change in direction. Now is the time!

Moral leadership is essential for curbing corruption

Article Solosh Pillay & Chris Jones - 7 Mar 2020

The term ‘corruption’ is a convenient scapegoat that leaders deploy to mask their moral failings. Instead, they should re-evaluate their personal ethics

To silence Africa’s guns, empower its youth

Africa Edwin Ikhuoria - 13 Feb 2020

It may be impossible to end the cycle of conflict in various countries on the continent without creating jobs for young people

Africa’s ‘dinosaurs’ are dying out

Africa Alex Vines - 3 Jan 2020

Countries in political transition have very little time in which to deliver socioeconomic and political change

What might an African language of governance sound and look like?

Analysis Staff Reporter - 24 Oct 2016

At front and centre need to be the insights, knowledge and expertise of Southern scholarship on Africa.

Namibia’s leader wins Mo Ibrahim African leadership prize

Africa Staff Reporter - 3 Mar 2015

The outgoing president is only the fourth winner of the $5-million annual prize, which recognises African leaders who have developed their countries.

Until death do us part from power

Africa Liesl Louw-Vaudran - 24 Jul 2014

Obama may struggle to persuade African leaders to step down timeously at leadership summit.

The Hague ‘targets Africa’

Africa Liesl Louw-Vaudran - 17 Jul 2014

Leaders push for 'local' solutions to prevent the judicial system from preying on the weak. "All the statistics show only Africa is targeted."

The bridesmaid of Timbuktu

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Feb 2009

The griots adjusted their robes and began some leg stretches in anticipation of the tremendous leaps they would soon be performing.

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special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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Centre for Women & Gender Studies

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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Greening the Future

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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National Science and Technology Forum

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

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special reports - 27 Nov 2020

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