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It’s campaign season in Nigeria. A political scientist shares what she hates and likes about political campaigns.
South Africans are actively challenging the criminalisation of the state. Many of the revelations about fraud, corruption and nepotism come from principled whistle-blowers within the state.
A 1971 law, and the parallel growth of an illegal economy, shaped South Africa’s unique cannabis landscape.
Attacks on electoral materials and election commission officials in the south-east region of Nigeria could have serious implications for the overall success of 2023 presidential election.
Security companies suggest that criminals take advantage of the fact that many home and business security systems get compromised during power outages.
The Tanzanian president’s reform drive has endeared her to the populace but will also embolden opposition to her political ambitions.
Kenya’s electoral agency is tasked with enhancing and supporting constitutional democracy – any dysfunctions would have dire consequences.
The future and fate of Nigeria depends on the strength of character and dedication of the incoming president.
South Africa’s foreign policy under Ramaphosa emphasises economic diplomacy and ‘progressive internationalism’, which promotes global equity and ending the dominance of the global north.
Lowering spatial inequalities can reduce economic and social inequities.
Any new wealth will create new social, economic and political tensions.
After years of censorship, opposition parties have to – all at once – rejoin public debates, reorganise and remotivate demoralised supporters.
Football provides a way for unpopular elites to build political capital – but also creates space for citizens to voice dissent.
The recurrent bickering and fragmentation within the Nkrumahist parties raises doubt as to whether they can rise to the call by Ghanaian electorate.
Mzala’s distinctive intellectual contribution combined a sophisticated grasp of revolutionary theory with the reality of ethnic nationalism.
Research finds that the threat of being sentenced to death has no bearing on how people contemplate violent crime.
Ethnicity, religion, money, history and insecurity are among the forces that will be at play.
It’s likely that the terrorist group will be defeated one day. But there are no signs that the political elite is capable of changing.
A specific regional protocol could ease the management of internally displaced persons in the region.
The news media provide a very particular case study of gender discrimination.
A younger generation of feminists will remember her, above all, for her remarkable championing of the struggle against patriarchy.
Western Sahara remains largely under occupation and without any kind of international human rights monitoring.
Countries that lean towards democracy are less likely to welcome Chinese labourers.
Spiralling insecurity is one of the biggest takeaways when considering Nigeria’s year in review, in 2022.