It has become common to argue that most Africans are not that committed to democracy.…
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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…
UN and African Union Key to Public Support for French Military Operations in Africa
The latest coup in Mali and the recent killing by Islamist rebels of Chadian strongman…
Malians Welcomed Previous Coups, but Not This One
The coup in Mali on 24 May provoked a collective cry of frustration among many…
Inside Mali’s Coup Within a Coup
On the afternoon of May 24, the Malian transitional president, Bah Ndaw, and his prime minister,…
The Basis of South Africa’s Annual Budgets Needs an Overhaul. Here’s Why, and How
Governments in most developing countries use medium-term expenditure frameworks as fiscal policy instruments to match…
Nigeria’s Census Has Always Been Tricky: Why This Must Change
Demographic data are important for national development. They are useful in sectoral planning and should…
