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Did Ethiopia’s Attack on Tigray Violate International Laws?
In Ethiopia, the national army claims to have taken “complete control” of Mekelle, the capital…
Nigeria’s Federal System Still Isn’t Working: What Should Change
Nigeria is a troubled federation. Its federal character has been a subject of debate since…
Growing Turbulence in DRC’s Ruling Coalition Points to an Early Divorce
The rickety coalition that has governed the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for 20 months,…
Remembering Amadou Touré: Mali’s Soldier of Democracy Who Left a Problematic Legacy
As they say in Mali’s Manding language, yiriba binna: a giant tree has fallen. Amadou…
Tanzania’s Flawed Election Points to Political Class Bent on Retaining Power
Elections are the quintessential arbiter of political contestation within democratic countries. This is a path…
Why Disbanding the Notorious Anti-Robbery Squad Won’t Stop Bad Policing in Nigeria
A wave of protests has spread through Nigeria as citizens call for the disbandment of…
Paul Rusesabagina’s Arrest Shows There’s No Space for Critical Voices in Rwanda
Paul Rusesabagina, who saved hundreds of Rwandans during the genocide by sheltering them in the…
What Kabuga’s Arrest Means for International Criminal Justice – and Rwanda
Félicien Kabuga, the Hutu financier of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, has been captured after 26 years…
Tanzania’s COVID-19 Response Puts Magufuli’s Leadership Style in Sharp Relief
One of the main points of discussion around the various responses to the COVID-19 pandemic…
