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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has not faced official investigation or prosecution over his role in Operation Gukurahundi – 40 years on.
Citizen expectations of governments are not being met by most elected leaders.
Gabon is resource rich, but the Bongo family’s continuous rule has been bad news for the country of 2.3 million people.
The use of force to end the coup in Niger would come at great cost and cripple the regional fight against terrorism.
The political elite have held on to power through power-sharing arrangements rather than the ballot. How will that change?
Civilian protection payment is not a sustainable self-protection strategy in north-west Nigeria.
Examining how military coups unfold is crucial to understanding a country’s path back to democracy.
If an offender is lawfully released on medical parole, but their health improves or even if they are cured, they cannot be forced to return to prison.
The government and opposition have a duty to work towards creating a Kenya in which all citizens can live peacefully.
Women’s Day is used to draw attention to the issues women still face in South Africa.
A combination of Nigerian and Nigerien factors dim prospects of Ecowas military intervention in Niger.
It is not mere expansion, but the character of the expansion which will guide the five Brics countries on whether they admit new members.
Ghana’s housing deficit needs immediate attention.
The Marriage Bill should strike a balance between preserving non-discriminatory cultural and religious practices and promoting liberal values.
The interplay between diversity and urban planning in Sudan has created vibrant cityscapes, but also led to segregation and division.
The 2024 general elections will show to what extent the new provincial leadership can start to turn around the ANC’s fortunes in the Western Cape.
Ethnic politics, the presence of foreign troops and the weaknesses of past responses to coups encouraged Niger’s recent military takeover.
The borderless nature of cyberspace presents particular challenges for African states used to controlling activities in their territory.
Opposition activists have previously been accused of treason and unpatriotic behaviour for expressing concerns about human rights abuses.
The Cameroonian government’s pursuit of military victory is likely to prolong the war.
On the positive side, good progress has been made on gender equality and fewer people are dying of unnatural causes.
South Africa needs a new social contract whose core aim is the creation of dynamic economy.
The Nile Basin states are keen to see what kind of deal Ethiopia reaches with Egypt and Sudan.
Constructive dialogue is an essential condition for a peaceful political transition in Mali.