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Uganda at 64: Between confusion, fear, hope and back again
As Uganda marks 64 years of independence, the nation faces democratic backsliding, heightened political repression, and deep uncertainty over succession amidst the early…
Wicknell Chivayo’s gifts: The price of political influence
Following reports of Wicknell Chivayo's death, an incisive analysis explores the political meaning of his conspicuous philanthropy and the complex web of patronage, public…
Morocco’s First Woman Head of Government Adds Momentum to Women’s Leadership in Africa
Fatima Ezzahra El-Mansouri has made history as Morocco's first female Head of Government, joining a growing wave of women taking executive leadership across Africa.
From hope to fear: A tale of Zambia's democracy in contrast with other States
An analysis of Zambia's democratic trajectory following the 2026 elections, contrasting its civic space and challenges with governance trends across Africa.
Hichilema's much harder second act
Hakainde Hichilema has taken the oath of office for his second term as Zambia's president following a decisive victory. However, high economic expectations and treason charges…
Zimbabwe - DRC war - reflections as DRC commemorates its anniversary
Decades after regional wars reshaped the Democratic Republic of Congo, the nation remains caught between immense mineral wealth and persistent instability. Here is an analysis of…
Zimbabwe: When the grave digs itself
Zimbabwe's proposed Constitution Amendment Bill No 3 extends presidential terms and criminalises communication with foreign entities, threatening the core of the country's…
Judge the election, not the winner
Treating incumbent victories with automatic suspicion and opposition wins as proof of fairness is flawed. African elections must be judged on process and evidence, not just the…
Pan-Africanism cannot begin and end with South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa's address to the Pan-African Parliament offers a balanced perspective on migration, condemning anti-migrant violence while urging African leaders to…
The missionaries are back – this time with American money
South Africa's abstention from an African inter-parliamentary charter defining marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman highlights a tension between its progressive…
From victim to vanguard: Is South Africa at risk of becoming a villain?
South Africa's modern history, framed by "V" metaphors from victim to vanguard, now faces a critical juncture. Recent xenophobic attacks against African migrants raise…
Tanzania probe into 2025 election violence urges reconciliation and reforms
A Tanzanian commission investigating deadly unrest following the October 2025 general election has recommended national reconciliation, criminal investigations and fast-tracking…
Why Kwame Nkrumah still matters
Decades on, Kwame Nkrumah’s speeches read like a roadmap for Africa’s present challenges, from trade and unity to economic independence
Africa 2026: polls sans choice, jobs
In addition, some of the continent’s wars show little sign of resolution
The politics of the belly: Why poverty fuels, not suppresses, political engagement
Impoverished communities have a complicated relationship with political engagement, which is vital for their survival