African Leaders

For more than five years the deputy president has remained steadfast in his right to travel abroad to receive medical treatment

Africa must use its best minds to negotiate a mutually beneficial economic relationship

A lack of nuanced, in-depth analysis has in the past led to policy blunders – with disastrous consequences

The pandemic has provided humanity with a taste of a future at the limits of existence, as well as an appetite for change

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Percy Zvomuya loses a little more hope in Africa’s leaders, and looks at Lonmin’s Ben Magara and his recent chocolate stint as inspiration.

The Organisation of African Unity and its successor, the African Union, have developed a habit over the past five decades.