Guinea’s new military leaders sought to tighten their grip on power Monday after overthrowing President Alpha…
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Gadhafi Son Freed After 7-Plus Years in Detention
Libyan authorities on Sunday released one of Muammar Gadhafi’s sons after more than seven years…
Angola’s Constitution Is Under Review: but a Great Deal Has Been Left Undone
Angola’s parliament recently approved a bill to review the country’s constitution 11 years after its…
Ghana’s Style of Democracy Has Recently Shown Cracks. Here’s How to Fix It
The sight of soldiers in Ghana’s parliament on January 7, 2021 was a first for…
As Ethiopia and Tigray Face Tough Options, the West Needs to Be Even-Handed
War broke out in Tigray in November 2020, pitting the Ethiopian National Defence Force alongside…
Africans Want Consensual Democracy – Why Is That Reality So Hard to Accept?
It has become common to argue that most Africans are not that committed to democracy.…
Lots of IMF Programmes Are Never Completed – Because They’re Unworkable
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) gives loans to countries in economic trouble. In exchange, countries…
As South Sudan Turns 10, Questions Over the Role of the Church Emerge Amid Anti-Clerical Violence
On July 9, 2021, South Sudan will celebrate its 10th anniversary of independence – but…
South African Court Orders Ex-President to Jail for Contempt
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been found guilty of contempt of court and…
Nigeria’s National Assembly: Why Adding Seats for Women Isn’t Enough
Nigeria has very few women participating in politics. Only seven out of 109 senators and…
