If revolutions are to succeed, the people must deliver freedom. They must reject authoritarianism, a small revolutionary elite or a military junta.
Somaliland’s strategic value in the Horn of Africa means the repercussions of such a decision would be far-reaching
Never before in its 121-year history had a stage in the Tour de France been won by a black African, until the Eritrean did it
The strongman thrives on populism, low civic involvement, political elitism, fear, poverty, illiteracy and the abuse of the rule of law
Hundreds of thousands of youth are crossing into neighbouring countries or undertaking the perilous journey to Europe
All parties must act responsibly to build a solid foundation for peace after signing an agreement on 2 November
An Ethiopian-Eritrean offensive has made gains in Tigray. World leaders must act urgently to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in the brutal conflict
Across Africa, 12 countries were keeping at least 75 journalists behind bars as of 1 December ― not counting those who were detained and released
Retributive justice merely leads to generational cycles of violence. And the civilians continue to be subjected to rape, torture, death and illegal detentions
The US treasury accuses the defence force of massacres, looting, rape and torture in Tigray
The vote is likely to inflame existing tensions in the country
Reporters without Borders and others call on higher authorities to review prosecutor’s decision not to investigate the case
International intervention needed in Tigray region of Ethiopia and Anglophone areas of Cameroon
Former UN force commander Patrick Cammaert preferred asking for forgiveness than permission
Governments across sub-Saharan Africa violently pursue exiles abroad. Democracies must push back
The Mail & Guardian spoke to Somalis about their relatives who disappeared after signing up for military training and fear they may have been killed
The Ethiopian government has created its own ‘fact-checking’ unit — and it is not the only government to do so.
The conflict in Ethiopia could spill over into the entire Horn of Africa region. AU and regional leaders need to step up their efforts to de-escalate the situation
As the conflict between the national government and Tigray escalates, the window for intervention is closing fast
Even as the prime minister was being feted in Oslo last year, the seeds of this conflict were being sown.
