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The solidarity conference by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) can be seen as a reaction to the gradual shift of power towards Morocco.
Lagos has all the appropriate laws but it needs to adopt the right procedures and see them through.
Land reform programme has done very little to improve access to land for black South Africans.
A military confrontation between Uganda and Rwanda remains implausible. But the stand-off between the two countries is reminiscent of the worst days between them.
South Africa’s polls have been praised for adhering to international election best practice. But, they are not without problems.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s new leader Felix Tshisekedi is being undermined by the outgoing regime of Joseph Kabila.
A crucial resource in enabling migration is having some personal link to current migrants.
Swapo remains the dominant party by far in Namibia. But it seems increasingly unable to live up to its promises.
The lengthy nature of some of Africa’s wars is one of the main hindrances to ending the “refugee cycle”.
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s long rule can be attributed to three main pillars of support: the military, ruling party and political Islam.
Senegal is important for Africa because it’s a country that shifts the narrative of the continent as an “arc of instability.”
Children whose families benefit from social grants and family support interventions enjoy better health, nutrition and schooling.
A dictionary of African politics reveals the witty and insightful political terminology that people in different African countries use.
The UN doesn’t have the magic formula to end tensions in Burundi. It’s up to the country’s leadership.
The African Peer Review Mechanism got off to a good start, but enthusiasm soon waned.
Nelson Chamisa has the opportunity to foster peace, tolerance and democracy within Zimbabwe’s main opposition party.
The debate on sanctions on Zimbabwe has been lost in the southern African region and on the continent.
Much deeper social forces underlie the struggles within the governing ANC and society over the shape of the economy.
The visibility of #MeToo makes it easy to overlook the very powerful campaigns against sexual violence in Africa.
In the end, Buhari possibly won simply because the Peoples Democratic Party wasn’t offering a viable alternative.
A collection of prison letters provides a peek into the suffering of South African liberation hero, Robert Sobukwe.
The legacy of colonialism’s unfinished business has now migrated to the Indian Ocean.
While refugees in Rwanda have the right to freedom of movement and work, in practice it’s difficult for them.
Countries with effective governments have reduced income poverty by almost twice the speed.