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The community’s response to the pandemic has been fragmented despite gestures of regional solidarity
Understanding the political economy around maize production puts into context debates on key interventions in the value chain.
Africa’s new continental free trade area, the AfCFTA, is a remarkable achievement. However, decisive diplomatic, technical and social action is needed for it to succeed.
East African countries use a scorecard to monitor maternal and child health progress in the region.
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.
Conflict patterns in Africa have changed rapidly in recent years posing a challenge to peace and security.
In coming years, Uganda’s GDP growth is set to accelerate as recent and ongoing public investments begin to yield returns.
The dispute between Uganda and Kenya over an islet half the size of a football pitch has been fuelled by the perceived imbalance in fish harvests and the prospects of oil reserves beneath.
Kenya’s high consumer food prices are worrying because they are unresponsive to the policies pursued. The country needs to address this and improve planning to attain stability.
Morocco has been on a massive diplomatic drive, using both its political and economic muscle. Since his coronation in 1999, the king has led over 40 visits to African countries south of the Sahara.
The adoption of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance five years ago raised hopes for a new democratic Africa. But its ideals remain elusive for many parts of the continent.
The gains reported in 2016 went hand in hand with overall growth in Africa over the last two decades.
The misconceived perception that decisions made by a few elites are good for all could potentially foment resentment by ordinary African citizens against regionalism.
Magufuli’s visit to Kenya reaffirms Tanzania as a leading regional actor. But it is also clearly designed to reset bilateral relations with Kenya which have been at best lukewarm on his watch
Firms with a focus on the domestic and regional market have an incentive to distribute their medicines effectively. Local production can create a win-win situation for health and employment.
Countries in the East African Community should take time to reflect afresh on what an economic partnership with the EU should look like.
Good governance and accountability are high on the agenda of Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli.
Countries like Rwanda have shown that regional integration can enhance growth and reduce poverty. South Sudan should follow its lead in its engagement with the East African Community.
Climate scientists are finding a disconnect between communities and climate science: people simply don’t trust the information they’re receiving.
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PhD Candidate, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Nairobi
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Research Fellow New South Institute, Emeritus Professor at The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town
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Research Fellow, Tegemeo Institute, Egerton University
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Researcher and lecturer, City University of New York
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Research Director of the Insecure Livelihoods Project, Ghent University
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Adjunct assistant professor, University of Copenhagen
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Professor of Economics, The Open University
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Senior Lecturer, Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi
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Research fellow, Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS), United Nations University
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Steinberg Postdoctoral Fellow in International Migration Law, Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism, Faculty of Law, McGill University
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Executive Director, Policy Research for Development
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Senior Lecturer in African History, Humanities and Social Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University
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Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of East London
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Researcher, International Growth Centre
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Senior Research Fellow, School of International Development, University of East Anglia
