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Internet taxes could stifle Africa’s free and vibrant social media.
Can Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed overcome the country’s contemporary history of tribal politics?
Incumbent Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta will be Mali’s next president but an unremarkable first term, and a flawed election, could put a dent in his legacy.
The security of local aid agency workers on the front line hasn’t been prioritised.
As transitional justice efforts have become more widespread, their mandates have also become increasingly ambitious.
Women in the DRC are much more than victims of violence and coming together to effect change.
Emmanuel Shadary is President Joseph Kabila’s preferred presidential candidate meaning that Kabila could remain in power if not in office.
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been given the green light to run for another term. He should be happy, but he’s not.
All Eritrean men between the ages of 18 – 50 have to serve in the army for more than 20 years, forcing thousands to flee. But things look set to change.
Two decades after terrorists bombed the US embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, Kenya has implemented a slew of measures to counter terrorism.
Kenya’s heavy debt burden is worrisome and could damage its economy in the long-term.
It’s the final lap before Zimbabwe’s first election since the fall of Robert Mugabe. The jury is out on who will win the presidency.
Mali faces huge challenges. Through the upcoming presidential election, Malians will tell the next president what they will and won’t accept for their future.
Jean-Pierre Bemba is a man with a past. Once accused of crimes against humanity, he is now making a play for the DRC’s presidency.
Rape culture in Kenya means that women are often blamed for being victims of assault. This needs to change.
Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have improved thanks to efforts made by Ethiopia’s new premier.
As pockets of conflict continue to destablise South Sudan, much hope has been placed on the most recent peace deal.
The arrest and sentencing of Somalilander Naima Qorane for publishing pro-unity poetry is just the tip of the iceberg in a state that’s eager to maintain its sovereignity as a nation.
Laws in Mauritius allow minors to marry while some cultures on the island are tolerant of child marriage.
Since the Arab Spring, Egypt’s fledgling democracy has regressed. Now the country needs a new social contract
If peace is achieved between Ethiopia and Eritrea, it will help stabilise the Horn of Africa, and the broader East Africa region.
Ethiopia’s new premier has brought hope but he must address the eviction of ethnic Amharas.
As news of mega corruption scandals continue to dominate headlines in Kenya, the economy has taken a major hit.
A guerrilla movement in Mozambique could upend the government’s plans for stability and prosperity.