He’s a brooding, taciturn figure, who has dominated Eritrean politics since the 1970s, and there are few signs of an effective challenge to his rule.
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The transitional government has achieved a monumental milestone, but peace agreements in Sudan have been known to fall apart quickly.
The country has built a fairly good reputation for well-functioning, democratic governance.
The fact that the colonial system was essentially a commercial expedition meant that the outcome was the creation of corporate entities rather than nation states.
Kenya’s constitution-making process has exhibited a gyration pattern that often starts with a belief that governance reforms can rectify the country’s problems, but ends up as a power struggle.
Angola has a complex history in which war has featured prominently. There is much more to the country than that, and a new book provides insight on beauty, happiness, and everyday life in Benguela.
For 10 years, Kenya’s legislators have failed to enact a law to implement a two-thirds gender rule set down in the 2010 constitution, despite numerous court rulings.
The link between foreign military training and local insurgencies has yet to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
America has historically been a strong Ethiopia ally, but this latest move to withhold foreign direct assistance has thrown its loyalty into question.
The Horn of Africa is the epicentre of foreign military activity. Foreign troops have been deployed to support peace initiatives, subdue terror groups and support foreign security initiatives.
The country has been praised for the humane treatment of its vast refugee population. Now questions arise about how it can continue to do so without without assistance from aid workers.
The proposed cooperation promises to address transnational problems within the three countries but it might alienate the rest of East Africa.
Debate is raging as to whether Uganda can hold a scientific election, preceded by mass media and digital campaigns.
Social media reach is greatest among younger voters, who have integrated online platforms more closely into their personal lives.
There needs to be greater clarity on the nature of the crisis for an informed and meaningful intervention.
The Africa peace and security posture is not everything it was intended to be, but it is credited with a number of success stories.
A united opposition could create enough momentum to unseat incumbent John Magufuli from power.
The root causes of the ongoing conflict in Darfur are rising to the surface amid an influx of arms from Libya.
The country would benefit from a well-funded and regulated research industry to contribute to scientific innovation and preparedness for future disease outbreaks.
The government was initially praised for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic but powerful interests could now be pushing its containment plans off course
Despite previous threats by Egypt of military action, a war of over the Nile waters is not a serious possibility.
Eradicating sexism in newsrooms will benefit both men and women.
Research shows that governments, more often than not, shut down the internet to hide gross violations of human rights.
As Somalia prepares to choose new leaders in 2021, questions remain around the viability of the country’s clan-based electoral system.
Ahmed Abiy has his work cut out to unify a nation divided along tribal lines