Corruption in South Africa isn’t simply a matter of bad morals or weak law enforcement.…
Month: March 2019
South Africans Go to the Polls in May: What You Need to Know
South Africa holds its sixth national election on May 8, coinciding with the country’s celebration…
East Africa Should Intervene to Defuse Rwanda-Uganda War of Words
The verbal exchanges between presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, between…
Why the DRC’S Latest Power-Sharing Deal Will Struggle – Just Like Previous Ones
When Felix Tshisekedi was announced the winner of the disputed presidential election in the Democratic…
Collaboration or Coalition? Tshisekedi’s Tough Choices as Leader of the DRC
It has been a little over a month since Felix Tshisekedi became the Democratic Republic…
Why Buildings Keep Collapsing in Lagos and What Can Be Done About It
There’s been a spate of building collapses in Lagos, Nigeria. In some cases, people have…
Why Western Sahara Remains One of Africa’s Most Divisive Political Issues
South Africa and Namibia hosted a “solidarity conference with Western Sahara”, convened by the Southern…
How the Gambia Is Going About Its Search for Truth and Reconciliation
Seeking uncomfortable truths about atrocities perpetrated against citizens has become an integral part of rebuilding…
Privacy Concerns Keep Men from HIV Testing, Treatment
Privacy concerns linked to both health facilities and providers are major barriers to increasing the…
When Development and Conservation Clash in the Serengeti
A proposed Northern Serengeti all-weather tarmac road that will bisect Serengeti National Park, a World…